A multimodal, computer-based drawing system for persons who are blind and visually impaired

Authors:
Patrick C. Headley;Dianne T. V. Pawluk
Affiliations:
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA;Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
Venue:
Proceedings of the 12th international ACM SIGACCESS conference on Computers and accessibility
Year:
2010

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Abstract

Many individuals who are blind or visually impaired are interested in drawing tactile pictures, and some have already done so with static raised-line drawing kits. However, static raised-line drawing kits are problematic as they are non-erasable. Various computer systems, with or without accompanying device interfaces, have been designed to allow these individuals the ability to both perceive and construct their own drawings on a computer, but each with various drawbacks. A focus group was conducted to gain input from blind and visually impaired computer users on a new design. Based on these results, a new multimodal device design concept has been generated which will improve upon previous solutions and give graphic editing and viewing to blind and visually impaired individuals at a low cost.