Web Pages for Blind People — Generating Web-Based Presentations by Means of Dialogue

Bártek, Ludĕk; Kopeček, Ivan

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“…• Not overlapping with other features or labels (WAWG 2014) magnification software are the most popular (Bártek and Kopeček 2006;Leporini and Paternò 2008). The importance of assistive technology for our target group is confirmed by the results of the AccessibleMap questionnaire (Figure 2): among moderately visually impaired users, magnifier software is used most frequently (38%), while the severely visually impaired and the blind primarily use Braille displays (89%), voice-over (89%), and screen reader software (79%).…”

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Accessible Web Maps for Visually Impaired Users: Recommendations and Example Solutions

Hennig

Zobl

Wasserburger

2017

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Due to advances in information and communication technology, web maps are an increasingly important means of communication. While paper maps provide solutions that are accessible to the visually impaired, the use of web maps is still difficult for these users. This is true even though technology opens up new possibilities for developing accessible web maps. But, what must be considered when creating web maps suitable for the visually impaired? This paper presents recommendations, including example solutions based on the results obtained in two projects: AccessibleMap and senTour. In both projects mixed methods were used: literature and internet review, questionnaires, and analysis of similar systems. All work was done in close cooperation with organizations that represent the interests of the target group. The findings underline that web maps accessible to visually impaired users must support different interaction modes and assistive technology. A carefully designed user interface, an easy-to-read map picture, and the provision of a verbal description of the map content are important. Further, additional aspects should be considered to enable these users to fully benefit from web maps. This refers to the need to widen the concept of accessibility, encompassing among others usability, the importance of building up these users’ digital and spatial competencies, and to leverage the advantages that result from the application of the participatory design approach.

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Accessible Web Maps for Visually Impaired Users: Recommendations and Example Solutions

Hennig

Zobl

Wasserburger

2017

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“…• Suitably large font size: guidance on type size varies from recommending 12 to 18 point type (Jeffrey and Fendley 2011;W3C 2008) • Left-aligned (Jeffrey and Fendley 2011) • Not overlapping with other features or labels (WAWG 2014) magnification software are the most popular (Bártek and Kopeček 2006;Leporini and Paternò 2008). The importance of assistive technology for our target group is confirmed by the results of the AccessibleMap questionnaire ( Figure 2): among moderately visually impaired users, magnifier software is used most frequently (38%), while the severely visually impaired and the blind primarily use Braille displays (89%), voice-over (89%), and screen reader software (79%).…”

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My first NACIS conference was in 1998 in Milwaukee, WI, where I gave a presentation on my dissertation. A few years later I was asked to run for the NACIS Board of Directors. Next, I took over organizing the student poster competition, served on the Board a few more times, became Editor of Cartographic Perspectives, and am now writing to you as the President of NACIS. Serving the organization in these different capacities has allowed me to give back to the Society that has been an enjoyable home to me for the past 20 years. NACIS remains a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for all things map related. I am honored to serve as your President and hope to propel NACIS forward into 2018 and beyond. At the close of every year, people tend to reflect and acknowledge significant achievements. The popularity of the NACIS Annual Meeting continues to grow, and Montréal 2017 was no exception, with over 350 attending. Considering that the conference was outside the United States, making international travel difficult for some, conference participation was incredibly strong. Practical Cartography Day continues to be a well-attended event with nearly 200 participants, even requiring several last-minute adjustments to the rooms in order to accommodate everyone. The paper presentations included a diverse cross-section of topics, which is a driving force in making the main conference rewarding and memorable. Geoffrey Mandel gave a fascinating keynote on his cartographic work with Star Trek and other science fiction productions.

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Setting Layout in Dialogue Generating Web Pages

Bártek

Kopeček

Ošlejšek

Text, Speech and Dialogue

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Web Pages for Blind People — Generating Web-Based Presentations by Means of Dialogue

Abstract: This paper deals with the problem of generating web pages by means of dialogue. The generated web presentations fully meet accessibility requirements. The basic approach is described and discussed. An illustrative example is presented as well.

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Accessible Web Maps for Visually Impaired Users: Recommendations and Example Solutions

Accessible Web Maps for Visually Impaired Users: Recommendations and Example Solutions

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Setting Layout in Dialogue Generating Web Pages

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