How to make online social networks accessible for users with intellectual disability?

Carmit Noa Shpigelman, Carol J. Gill

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Abstract

Participation in online social networks has considerable potential to empower people with intellectual disability who might experience social isolation in the real world. However, this issue has received little research attention. In response to this challenge, we conducted an accessible online research survey to learn how adults with intellectual disability use and perceive Facebook. Results from 58 respondents indicated that they use Facebook much as non-disabled users do to connect with family members and real-world friends. At the same time, the respondents reported challenges such as privacy setting and literacy demands. We discuss these findings and how to make social networking sites accessible for this population.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputers Helping People with Special Needs - 14th International Conference, ICCHP 2014, Proceedings
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages471-477
Number of pages7
EditionPART 1
ISBN (Print)9783319085951
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event14th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2014 - Paris, France
Duration: 9 Jul 201411 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
NumberPART 1
Volume8547 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2014
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period9/07/1411/07/14

Keywords

  • Accessibility
  • Disability
  • Facebook
  • Online Social Networks

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • Computer Science (all)

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