This paper reports on the research conducted with the purpose of establishing the acceptance of eLearning, analyses the challenges of eLearning and designs an assistive tool for people with disability at higher learning institutions in Tanzania. The information was gathered through documentary review. Primary data was collected from a sample survey by means of structured questionnaires and inte...

This paper presents the concept of a Common Accessibility Profile (CAP). The CAP provides a basis for identifying and dealing with accessibility issues in a standardised manner across multiple platforms. CAPs can be specified by manufacturers for existing systems and/or system components and can be custom developed for specific users and environments. The interaction of CAPs of users, systems, ...

Executive Summary This report addresses the digital divide and the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for the alleviation of poverty. The digital divide describes the stark disparities between the few people with abundant access to ICTs and the vast numbers of people without any access. Information and knowledge are critical components of poverty alleviation strategies, an...

This contribution presents the results of the “Speech technology integrated learning modules for Intercultural Dialogue” project. The project objective was to increase the availability and quality of e-learning opportunities for less widely-used and less taught European languages using a user-friendly and highly accessible learning environment. The integration of new Text-to-Speech developments...

Given the huge amount of static and dynamic content created for eLearning tasks, the major challenge for extending their use is to improve the effectiveness of retrieval and accessibility by making use of Learning Management Systems. The aim of the European project Language Technology for eLearning is to tackle this problem by providing Language Technology based functionalities and by integrati...

The present paper presents the Semantic Framework for Content and Solutions, an ontological framework that enables the classification of various assistive technologies (both software and hardware) according to well-known accessibility standards, such as the ISO 9999 standard, and also the description of all the supported adjustments/settings and their alignment with similar settings of other te...

With the recent focus in the accessibility field, researchers from academia and industry have been very active in developing innovative techniques and tools for assistive technology. Especially with handheld devices getting ever powerful and being able to recognize the user’s voice, screen magnification for individuals with low-vision, and eye tracking devices used in studies with individuals w...

Self-service terminals (SSTs) are becoming an increasing important part of the service landscape for both the public and private sector. There is very little information regarding the current state of accessibility practice in this area. This paper presents the results of interviews with 22 stakeholders in the supply and deployment communities for SSTs regarding their knowledge of accessibility...

Web accessibility is becoming a current topic in social and scientific discussions. With the advances in technology, a need for access to all Web resources is becoming more and more recurrent due to the several advantages that the Web brings to those with some sort of disability, allowing them accessing and integrating in society. With this document we aim to present indicators regarding the lo...

There has been steady growth in the affordable music-technology market now for somewhere in the order of thirty years. During this period there has been a noticeable shift in emphasis from complex and often expensive resources to more accessible and affordable counterparts. It is now entirely feasible for the aspiring artist, composer or producer to draw upon any number of technological tools t...