This paper considers issues relevant for the design and use of haptic technology for
assistive devices for individuals who are blind or visually impaired in some of the major …

The textual data of a document is supplemented by the graphical information in it. To make
communication easier, they contain tables, charts and images. However, it excludes a …

Social Virtual Reality (VR) is growing for remote socialization and collaboration. However,
current social VR applications are not accessible to people with visual impairments (PVI) …

In recent years, the field of Universal Access has made significant progress in consolidating
theoretical approaches, scientific methods and technologies, as well as in exploring new …

Electronic travel aids are used for detecting obstacles, identifying services, and, generally,
obtaining useful information from the surroundings, thus enabling a safe and effective …

Many online returns are caused by mismatches between what consumers see online and
what they actually receive. This paper discusses e-sellers' use of purchase-risk notices …

Map systems for the visually impaired are designed for pre-journey and mobile use. Both
indoor and outdoor systems are known and systems become web-based. We discuss their …

Although most readers associate the term virtual reality (VR) with visually appealing
entertainment content, this technology also promises to be helpful to disadvantaged people …

Spatial media for people who are blind or visually impaired (B/VI) have evolved
considerably in the years following Chris Perkins' review of tactile map research, especially …

Welding is an important operation in many industries, including construction and
manufacturing, which requires extensive training and practices. Although welding simulators …