Projects
Audio & Music Production
Audio Production for People with Vision Impairments
This project focuses on building novel accessible tools for creating audio-based content like music or podcasts. The tools should support the needs of blind creators, whether working independently or on teams with sighted collaborators.
Researchers: Bryan Pardo, Anne Marie Piper, Jack Wiig, Abir Saha, Thomas McHugh, Cooper Barth, Robin Brewer, and Andrew Karp
Project Resources
Coding
Accessible Programming
This project focuses on building tools for novices and experts to extend assistive workflows while also scaffolding web accessibility learning experiences for computer science students.
Researchers: Anne Marie Piper, Thomas McHugh, and Cooper Barth
Fabrication
Accessible Weaving and Fiber Arts
This project explores the role of audio-enhanced equipment in creating more accessible weaving experiences for people with vision impairments. Our design is informed by field observations, contextual interviews and technology testing sessions.
Researchers: Anne Marie Piper, Katya Borgos-Rodriguez, and Maitraye Das
Writing
Accessibility in Collaborative Writing
This project explores new interfaces that make word processing and collaborative writing tools more accessible to those with vision impairments.
Researchers: Anne Marie Piper, Darren Gergle, and Maitraye Das