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Enhancing AAC connections with the world.

Frank DeRuyter1, David McNaughton, Kevin Caves

  • 1Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. deruy001@mc.duke.edu <deruy001@mc.duke.edu>

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)
|August 21, 2007
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New technologies offer benefits, but barriers limit access for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) users. This paper discusses interoperability challenges and solutions for AAC and mainstream technology integration.

Area of Science:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Information Accessibility

Background:

  • Rapid technological advancements have transformed device control, information exchange, and communication.
  • Individuals using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) face significant barriers to accessing modern technology and digital resources.
  • The "Information Society" presents challenges for equitable technology participation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the benefits and challenges of enhancing interoperability between AAC and mainstream technologies.
  • To identify roles and responsibilities for key stakeholder groups in bridging the technology gap.
  • To propose future directions for research, policy, and technical development.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of benefits and challenges related to AAC-mainstream technology interoperability.

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  • Outline of suggested roles and activities for six distinct stakeholder groups.
  • Analysis of current barriers and potential solutions.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified key benefits of increased interoperability for AAC users.
    • Highlighted significant challenges hindering technology access for AAC users.
    • Defined actionable roles for individuals, researchers, manufacturers, and policymakers.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased interoperability is crucial for enabling AAC users' participation in the Information Society.
    • Collaborative efforts among stakeholders are essential for overcoming existing barriers.
    • Future research, policy, and technical development should focus on inclusive technology design.