TY - GEN
T1 - A reconfigurable augmentative communication device
AU - Schindler, Kris
AU - Dygert, Robert
AU - Nagler, Eric
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - In this demonstration we present a highly reconfigurable augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. The people in need of these devices often have a wide range of disabilities, and the setup required to start a person using an AAC system is often time consuming and labor intensive. Our device streamlines the setup process, allowing caregivers to quickly configure the interface to best suit the user's needs. Setup times compared to previous AAC devices are reduced from hours to minutes. This allows the caregiver to maximize the effectiveness of the device for the end user. It also makes it possible for the device to be adapted over time as the user's needs change.
AB - In this demonstration we present a highly reconfigurable augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. The people in need of these devices often have a wide range of disabilities, and the setup required to start a person using an AAC system is often time consuming and labor intensive. Our device streamlines the setup process, allowing caregivers to quickly configure the interface to best suit the user's needs. Setup times compared to previous AAC devices are reduced from hours to minutes. This allows the caregiver to maximize the effectiveness of the device for the end user. It also makes it possible for the device to be adapted over time as the user's needs change.
KW - Assistive technology
KW - Augmentative communication
KW - Universal design
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/72249107748
U2 - 10.1145/1639642.1639683
DO - 10.1145/1639642.1639683
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:72249107748
SN - 9781605588193
T3 - ASSETS'09 - Proceedings of the 11th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility
SP - 217
EP - 218
BT - ASSETS'09 - Proceedings of the 11th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility
T2 - 11th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility, ASSETS'09
Y2 - 26 October 2009 through 28 October 2009
ER -