Achieving accessibility with self-interested designers: a strategic knowledge-acquisition approach

Authors:
Bruno N. da Silva;Lucia H. da Silva;Ana C. Garcia
Affiliations:
Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Brazil;University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil;Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Brazil
Venue:
CHI '08 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Year:
2008

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Abstract

We introduce a new approach towards a more accessible Web by means of more accessible knowledge acquisition mechanisms. Our strategy is to detect the Web designer's needs for knowledge that can be collected from minorities of Web users, and subsequently to design mechanisms that allow the proper elicitation of such knowledge from Web users. We discuss how this scenario places marginal Web users in a privileged position that appeals for their inclusion. Additionally, we illustrate how this approach might help build a more accessible Web, to the benefit of visually-impaired knowledge contributors.