PD questions major assumptions about technologies in workplaces, communities, homes,
and social institutions. It is not coincidental that PD offers these challenges at a time when …

Disability studies and assistive technology are two related fields that have long shared
common goals-understanding the experience of disability and identifying and addressing …

This paper presents a design case study of SIDES: Shared Interfaces to Develop Effective
Social Skills. SIDES is a tool designed to help adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome …

Codesign with people living with cognitive or sensory impairments poses challenges for
researchers and designers, due to differences in their mutual experiences and due to the …

Building service robots-robots that perform various services in buildings-are becoming more
common in large buildings such as hotels and stores. We aim to leverage such robots to …

It is increasingly recognised that technology has the potential to significantly improve
access, engagement, effectiveness and affordability of treatment for mental health problems …

This chapter discusses methods that go beyond merely adding users—methods to create
new settings and experiences that can assist computer professionals to work in partnership …

Mental illness is a significant and growing problem throughout the world. Many mental
health problems have their root in childhood, and early intervention is recommended …

There is a growing emphasis on designing with people with diverse health experiences
rather than designing for them. Yet, collaborative design becomes difficult when working …

Abstract Purpose Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can provide an option
for the delivery of intensive aphasia rehabilitation but the users' views (ie, People with …