Title:	PRECONDITIONS AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR TOUCH-SCREEN CONTROL PANELS FOR INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PERSONS WORKING WITH CNC MACHINES
Author(s):	Andreas Wiesner-Steiner, Anja Teske, Frauke Fuhrmann, Margit Scholl
ISBN:	978-989-8533-22-7
Editors:	Katherine Blashki and Yingcai Xiao
Year:	2014
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Human-Computer Interaction, Intellectual Disabilities, Inclusion, Touch Screen Control Panel, CNC Technology
Type:	Full Paper
First Page:	54
Last Page:	60
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	The project iBaMs—Barrier-Reduced Machines in Innovative Interaction—examines the preconditions and requirements for the development of disabled accessible touch screen control panels for computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machines in facilities for the intellectually disabled. Our overall goal is to achieve better support, empowerment, and control of the workflow stemming from intellectually disabled persons who work with technology. At the same time, we want to enhance the value creation in facilities for the intellectually disabled. In practice, this means combining two methodological approaches—one that focuses on the user-centric perspective of intellectually disabled persons, and another that deals with the modernizing demands and economic requirements of facilities for the intellectually disabled. After a brief introduction of the research methods, the paper presents some preliminary empirical findings that discuss the role of technology for people with intellectual disabilities. Furthermore, we identify the organizational, pedagogical, individual and technical preconditions for the development of highly individualized yet at the same time standardized touch- screen control panels - these need to be developed as prototypes in the intended follow-up project.
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