4 papers
It's Complicated: On the Design and Evaluation of AI-Powered AAC Interfaces
Blade Frisch, Will Wade, Dylan Gaines +4
Artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance what people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are able to do with their systems. However, evaluating AI-powered AAC…
The Role of AAC in Social Communication and Community Engagement: Experiences and Opinions of Autistic Adults
Blade Frisch, Betts Peters, Keith Vertanen
Little research has explored the communication needs of autistic adults. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can support these communication needs, but more guidance i…
Exploring Keyboard Positioning and Ten-Finger Typing in Mixed Reality
Cecilia Schmitz, Joshua Reynolds, Scott Kuhl +1
Accuracy and speed are pivotal when typing. Mixed reality typing is typically performed by typing on a midair keyboard with your index fingers. This deprives users of both the tact…
Refining Participatory Design for AAC Users
Blade Frisch, Keith Vertanen
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a field of research and practice that works with people who have a communication disability. One form AAC can take is a high-tec…