Research Areas - Accessibility

Researchers at the School of Information conduct world-leading research on accessibility and assistive technology for diverse users, including people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, people who are blind, people with communication impairments, and older adults. Researchers also study how to make both technology design and education more inclusive of diverse users.

Faculty

Matt Huenerfauth
Dean, Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
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Tae Oh
Professor
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Kristen Shinohara
Associate Professor
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Garreth Tigwell
Assistant Professor
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Elissa Weeden
Associate Professor
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Facilities

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Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research

The Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (CAIR) brings together faculty and students who conduct and publish research at leading computing and education venues on accessibility and assistive technology for diverse users, including people who are deaf or hard of hearing, people who are blind, people with communication impairments, and older adults.

Learn more about the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research

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Linguistic and Assistive Technologies Laboratory

We conduct research in computational linguistics and human-computer interaction, with a primary focus on accessibility applications and assistive technology for people with disabilities.

Learn more about the Linguistic and Assistive Technologies Laboratory