Research Talks: "Innovating Accessibility: Adaptive Technologies and Gaming Futures"
Research Talks by Karen Cochrane and Georgia Loewen in English.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM,
Join the talks remotely over Teams
Meeting ID: 349 905 276 288
Passcode: Dh32RH7k
Join us for an insipiring event in the context of our ERC StG AccessVR that explores cutting-edge advancements in accessibility and inclusive design. Hosted remotely, this session will feature engaging talks by Karen Cochrane and Georgia Loewen from the University of Waterloo, Canada.
Talk 1 :
Switching Accessibility: Exploring Adaptive Switches in Everyday and Emerging Technologies
This talk introduces adaptive switches, their use cases, and the landscape of commercial versus DIY solutions. Drawing on practical applications, it highlights how adaptive switches have been employed in educational settings to foster inclusivity and innovation. Additionally, the session explores their potential use cases for other technology applications, including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), providing actionable insights into empowering users through adaptive technology.
Talk 2:
Game On: Envisioning Accessible Futures with Gaming Wearables
This talk presents findings from a participatory design fiction study with disabled gamers, focusing on wearable technologies for accessible gaming. Using narrative inquiry and dialogic performance analysis, the research highlights the unique needs of players with upper limb motor disabilities and introduces a diegetic prototype of an accessible gaming wearable. Attendees will gain insight into designing inclusive gaming technologies and the role of speculative methods in creating future innovations.
