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Area of Science:

  • Disability Studies
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities emphasizes "Nothing about us without us."
  • User-centered research is crucial for inclusivity.
  • Sign language is essential for effective communication with the deaf community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design an interactive video questionnaire accessible to sign language users.
  • To address the challenges of creating inclusive research tools for the deaf community.
  • To promote the mainstreaming of sign language in data collection.

Main Methods:

  • Historical literature review of research methods and sign language questionnaires.
  • Examination of design features (format, layout) for accessible sign language videos.
  • Development of a solution for integrating sign language questionnaires into mainstream research.

Main Results:

  • Online video questionnaires are now a feasible tool for sign language users.
  • Key design considerations for accessible sign language video questionnaires have been identified.
  • A pathway towards mainstreaming sign language questionnaires has been developed.

Conclusions:

  • Interactive video questionnaires are vital for user-centered research with the deaf community.
  • Accessible design is paramount for the effectiveness of sign language research tools.
  • Mainstreaming sign language questionnaires fosters a more diverse and inclusive society.