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Building an Accessible Pictograph Interface for Users with Intellectual Disabilities
Leen Sevens1, Jo Daems2, Annelies De Vliegher2
1Centre for Computational Linguistics, KU Leuven, Belgium.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 7, 2017
Summary
This study introduces a pictograph interface to help people with Intellectual Disabilities write text for social media. Users found that pictograph-based technology made social media more accessible and enjoyable for them.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Assistive Technology
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Social media use is increasing across all demographics.
- Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) often face challenges in text-based communication.
- Existing digital tools may not adequately support text creation for users with ID.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel pictograph interface for Pictograph-to-Text translation.
- To facilitate social media text construction for users with Intellectual Disabilities.
- To evaluate user-centered design in assistive technology.
Main Methods:
- A user-centered design approach was employed for interface development.
- The interface facilitates translation from pictographs to written text.
- User testing was conducted with the target demographic.
Main Results:
- The developed pictograph interface aids in text creation for social media.
- Users with Intellectual Disabilities showed appreciation for the pictograph-based technology.
- The system supports Pictograph-to-Text translation effectively for the target group.
Conclusions:
- Pictograph-based interfaces can significantly enhance social media accessibility for individuals with ID.
- User-centered design is crucial for developing effective assistive technologies.
- This technology offers a viable alternative for digital communication for users with ID.