PhD Seminar • Human-Computer Interaction • Understanding How People with Limited Mobility Use Multi-Modal InputExport this event to calendar

Thursday, March 16, 2023 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT

Please note: This PhD seminar will take place online.

Johann Wentzel, PhD candidate
David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science

Supervisor: Professor Daniel Vogel

People with limited mobility often use multiple devices when interacting with computing systems, but little is known about the impact these multi-modal configurations have on daily computing use. A deeper understanding of the practices, preferences, obstacles, and workarounds associated with accessible multi-modal input can uncover opportunities to create more accessible computer applications and hardware.

We explored how people with limited mobility use multi-modality through a three-part investigation grounded in the context of video games. First, we surveyed 43 people to learn about their preferred devices and configurations. Next, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 participants to understand their experiences and challenges with using, configuring, and discovering input setups. Lastly, we performed a systematic review of 74 YouTube videos to illustrate and categorize input setups and adaptations in-situ. We conclude with a discussion on how our findings can inform future accessibility research for current and emerging computing technologies.


To join this PhD seminar on Zoom, please go to https://uwaterloo.zoom.us/j/97379847350.

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Online PhD seminar
200 University Avenue West

Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
Canada
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