6 papers
Three Modalities, Two Design Probes, One Prototype, and No Vision: Experience-Based Co-Design of a Multi-modal 3D Data Visualization Tool
Sanchita S. Kamath, Aziz N Zeidieh, Venkatesh Potluri +3
Three-dimensional (3D) data visualizations, such as surface plots, are vital in STEM fields from biomedical imaging to spectroscopy, yet remain largely inaccessible to blind and lo…
vashTimer: A Multi-Purpose, Multimodal Mobile App For Maintaining Passage of Time by means of Visual, Auditory, Speech, and Haptic Alerts
Aziz N Zeidieh, Sanchita S. Kamath, JooYoung Seo
Effective time management during presentations is challenging, particularly for Blind and Low-Vision (BLV) individuals, as existing tools often lack accessibility and multimodal fe…
Sensing the Shape of Data: Non-Visual Exploration of Statistical Concepts in Histograms with Blind and Low-Vision Learners
Sanchita S. Kamath, Omar Khan, Aziz N Zeidieh +1
Statistical concepts often rely heavily on visual cues for comprehension, presenting challenges for individuals who face difficulties using visual information, such as the blind an…
Py maidr: Bridging Visual and Non-Visual Data Experiences Through a Unified Python Framework
JooYoung Seo, Saairam Venkatesh, Daksh Pokar +2
Although recent efforts have developed accessible data visualization tools for blind and low-vision (BLV) users, most follow a "design for them" approach that creates an unintentio…
Explore, Listen, Inspect: Supporting Multimodal Interaction with 3D Surface and Point Data Visualizations
Sanchita S. Kamath, Aziz N. Zeidieh, JooYoung Seo
Blind and low-vision (BLV) users remain largely excluded from three-dimensional (3D) surface and point data visualizations due to the reliance on visual interaction. Existing appro…
PunchPulse: A Physically Demanding Virtual Reality Boxing Game Designed with, for and by Blind and Low-Vision Players
Sanchita S. Kamath, Omar Khan, Anurag Choudhary +3
Blind and low-vision (BLV) individuals experience lower levels of physical activity (PA) compared to sighted peers due to a lack of accessible, engaging exercise options. Existing…