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Clara Sayffaerth
Joint Accessibility: Using AR for the Visually Impaired in Social Learning Contexts
ACM CHI 2024 Workshop WS 25: Designing Inclusive Future Augmented Realities (bib)

Visually impaired people try to avoid tools that indicate they have a disability in order to fit in with their environment, leading to further disadvantages in learning and social contexts such as museums. With the increased use of extended reality technologies in the future, new opportunities will arise to make assistive devices less noticeable, allowing for more inclusive and accessible learning support. Our research therefore focuses on how augmented reality can be used to create a more equal school and museum experience, taking into account not only technical and didactic factors but also social influences and related efficiency considerations. In this paper, we discuss existing challenges for low-sighted people and present possible solutions. We are convinced that our work will contribute to a future where technology connects everyone, regardless of their physical condition.