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Evaluation of Long Descriptions of Statistical Graphics for Blind and Low Vision Web Users

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Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP 2002)

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The objective of this research was to maximize not only accessibility but also user comprehension of web pages, particularly those containing tabular and graphical information. Based on literature and interviews with blind and low vision students and their teachers, the research team developed guidelines for web developers to describe charts and graphs commonly used in statistical applications. A usability study was then performed to evaluate the effectiveness of these new guidelines. Accessibility and comprehension for both blind and low vision users were increased when web pages were developed following the new guidelines.

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  1. Mechanical Engineering Department, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, 01609-2280

    H. K. Ault

  2. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, 01609-2280

    J. W. Deloge

  3. Computer Science Department, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, 01609-2280

    R. W. Lapp & M. J. Morgan

  4. Department of Fire Protection Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, 01609-2280

    J. R. Barnett

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  1. SZS — Study Centre for Blind and Partially Sighted Students, Technical University of Karlsruhe, Engesserstr. 4, 76128, Karlsruhe, Germany

    Klaus Miesenberger

  2. i3s3 — integrated studying, University of Linz, Altenbergerstr. 69, 4040, Linz, Austria

    Joachim Klaus

  3. i3s3 — integrated studying, Vienna University of Technology, Favoritenstr. 11/366-1B, 1040, Wien, Austria

    Wolfgang Zagler

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Ault, H.K., Deloge, J.W., Lapp, R.W., Morgan, M.J., Barnett, J.R. (2002). Evaluation of Long Descriptions of Statistical Graphics for Blind and Low Vision Web Users. In: Miesenberger, K., Klaus, J., Zagler, W. (eds) Computers Helping People with Special Needs. ICCHP 2002. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2398. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-45491-8_99

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