September 2024 - Hcitaly

Happening now: seminar by Prof. Jonathan Lazar on "Born-Accessible Design: Methods, Tools, and Policies

by Dragan Ahmetovic

Dear All, A kind reminder that the seminar by Prof. Jonathan Lazar on "Born-Accessible Design: Methods, Tools, and Policies" is starting now at the Dept. of Computer Science of the University of Milan in via Celoria 18, Milano (Council Room, 8th floor). It is also streamed on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81149147782?pwd=5BfqSTzTWxDDujCiVij2u6RoeeXW1D.1). Link of the event: https://di.unimi.it/it/seminario-born-accessible-design-methods-tools-and-p… Title: Born-Accessible Design: Methods, Tools, and Policies Abstract: Digital technologies, applications, websites, and documents are often created without considering accessibility for people with disabilities. Often, a technology is built inaccessibly, and then either remediated for accessibility, remediated for accessibility only when there is a complaint from a person with a disability, or is never remediated for accessibility. Building inaccessible technologies or content and then remediating them for accessibility after-the-fact is not an effective approach. The time delay between when digital technologies and content are built and released and when they are made accessible can itself be a form of societal discrimination, as some people have access to the technologies and content while others do not until a later date. Furthermore, remediating a technology after-the-fact tends to cost more than accessibility built-in from the start, which unfortunately leads to the misperception that accessibility is expensive. While disability rights advocates often call for digital technologies and content to be built using a born-accessible approach, the research literature in HCI and UX does not define the details for a born-accessible model. This presentation will report on work being done by the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) at the University of Maryland, in collaboration with partners Adobe and the U.S. Access Board, to help define methods, tools, and policies for the born-accessible design approach. The presentation will include information on methods for involving disability rights groups into the born-accessible design process, the shifting power dynamics that occur in born-accessible design, mockups of interface features that support born-accessible design, and three examples where born-accessible concepts have been incorporated into U.S. State and Federal policies. Bio: Jonathan Lazar, PhD, LLM is a professor in the College of Information at the University of Maryland, where he is the executive director of the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA), and is a faculty member in the Human- Computer Interaction Lab (HCIL). Dr. Lazar has over 25 years of experience in research and teaching in human-computer interaction, with a focus on technology accessibility for people with disabilities, user-centered design methods, assistive technologies, and law and public policy related to HCI. Dr. Lazar has authored or edited 17 books, including Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction (2nd edition, co- authored with Feng and Hochheiser), Ensuring Digital Accessibility Through Process and Policy (co-authored with Goldstein and Taylor), Foundations of Information Law (co-authored with Jaeger, Gorham, and Greene-Taylor), and Accessible Technology and the Developing World (co-edited with Stein). Dr. Lazar has published over 200 refereed articles in journals, conference proceedings, edited books, and magazines, and has received research funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, the U.S. National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Google, and Adobe. At the University of Maryland, he frequently teaches courses on Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility, User-Centered Design, and Legal Research Methods. He is the recipient of the 2020 ACM SIGACCESS Award for Outstanding Contributions to Computing and Accessibility and the 2016 ACM SIGCHI Social Impact Award, is a member of the ACM SIGCHI Academy, and has served as the general chair of the 2021 ACM ASSETS conference. Best, Dragan Ahmetovic<http://dragan.ahmetovic.it/> Associate Professor EveryWare Lab.<http://everywarelab.di.unimi.it/> Dept. of Computer Science<http://www.di.unimi.it/> Università degli Studi di Milano<https://www.unimi.it/>

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Call for Papers: IJHCS Special Issue on User Perspectives in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

by Erasmo Purificato

Apologies for crossposting. ======================================== CFP Special Issue * User Perspectives in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence * International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (IJHCS) - Elsevier Journal (IF 5.4 @ 2023) Springer journal website: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-human-comput… ======================================== Call for Papers We are excited to invite submissions for the Special Issue of the International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (IJHCS) entitled “User Perspectives in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence“ (VSI:HCAI). Guest Editors: - Ludovico Boratto University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy ludovico.boratto(a)acm.org - Erasmo Purificato Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany erasmo.purificato(a)acm.org - Ernesto William De Luca Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute, Brunswick, Braunschweig, Germany ernesto.deluca(a)ovgu.de - Stefano Marrone University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy stefano.marrone(a)unina.it - Carlo Sansone University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy carlo.sansone(a)unina.it ** Special Issue Focus ** This special issue focuses on the rapidly evolving field of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI), which aims to shift the development and application of AI technologies towards enhancing human capabilities while ensuring systems are transparent, equitable, privacy-conscious, and under human control. It seeks to unite a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, developers, business leaders, policymakers, and end-users, to examine AI's multifaceted impacts from a user-centric viewpoint. The issue will delve into the benefits and challenges of automated decision-making systems, with a particular emphasis on reliability, safety, and trustworthiness, and how these factors influence user interactions and experiences with AI. The goal is to foster a comprehensive discourse on creating AI systems that are not only technologically advanced but also ethically and socially attuned to user needs, encouraging submissions that assess user perception in real-world scenarios beyond algorithmic and model-centric evaluations. Topics of interest include system design and user interaction, ethical and societal considerations, and technological advancements aimed at improving user experience. This includes the design and evaluation of reliable and safe AI systems, empirical studies on HCAI's real-world impact, human-in-the-loop methodologies, innovative design and assessment methods, adaptive user interfaces, approaches to mitigate bias, privacy preservation, the impact of regulations, and the development of user-adaptive and explainable AI systems across various sectors. The issue invites original research, case studies, and review articles to promote cross-disciplinary dialogue and address the complex challenges and opportunities in HCAI. We invite submissions on a range of topics: - System Design and User Interaction - Design and evaluation of reliable, safe, and trustworthy AI systems. - Empirical studies on the real-world impact of HCAI systems. - Human-in-the-loop approaches and methodologies in HCAI. - Innovative methods and metrics for designing and assessing HCAI systems. - Adaptive and personalized user interfaces in HCAI. - Novel approaches to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in HCAI contexts. - Ethical and Societal Considerations - Potential risks and threats for users in HCAI systems. - Strategies for detecting and mitigating bias in real-world applications. - Privacy-preserving methodologies in AI systems. - Impact of regulations and policies on the development and use of HCAI systems. - Transparent user profiling methods and their implications. - Technological Advancements and User Experience - User-adaptive and explainable AI systems. - Development of explainable user interfaces. - Case studies and user-centric evaluations of HCAI systems in various sectors (e.g., healthcare, education, finance). We welcome original research papers, case studies, and review articles contributing to the knowledge in these areas. ** Submission Guidelines ** Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished papers. All submissions will be peer-reviewed and judged on originality, significance, quality, and relevance to the special issue topics of interest. Submitted papers should not have appeared in or be under consideration for another journal. More info here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-human-comput… Instructions for authors: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-human-comput… ** Important Dates ** - Submission Open Date: September 16th, 2024 - Final Manuscript Submission Deadline: November 18th, 2024 - Editorial Acceptance Deadline: February 20th, 2025

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[cfp] edu4AI - Dissemination Track

by Elisa Marengo

*** Apologies for multiple copies *** The 1st Workshop on Education for Artificial Intelligence (edu4AI) will host a Dissemination Track to encourage the submission of papers already published over the last three years or papers submitted but not yet accepted, and whose authors desire to share them with the workshop attendees. Papers accepted to the Dissemination Track will be granted a slot for oral presentation, but will not be included in the edu4AI CEUR proceedings. The workshop is co-located with the 23rd International Conference of the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence (AIxIA 2024) November 25 – November 28, 2024, Bolzano (Italy) https://aixia2024.events.unibz.it/ Workshop website:https://edu4ai.di.unito.it/ Dissemination track: https://edu4ai.di.unito.it/dissemination-track/ *********************** Topics of interest *********************** Topic of interest for the Dissemination Track are the same of the edu4AI main track, thus including (but not limited to) Challenges and Opportunities in Education for AI Leveraging online platforms for widespread AI Education Innovative Education Techniques and methodologies to support AI Education Hands-on research initiatives to support AI awareness and comprehension Program development for Educators Resources and techniques to explain AI in simple terms AI Literacy kits and educational games Educational tools and resources for correcting AI misconceptions Case studies on AI Literacy courses for elderly people Domain-specific threats due to AI biases and educational solutions to overcome them Education on AI-Ethical aspects Training programs to convey AI awareness Teaching Methodologies Experimentation and reports on the practical applications of the above topics in domain-specific contexts are welcomed (such as in healthcare, K-12 and higher education systems, finance, Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, and such like). The edu4AI workshop focuses on “Education on AI to promote AI awareness and AI literacy”. All papers on Artificial Intelligence models for enhancing learning experience and supporting teachers in their roles are invited to visit the website of the complementary workshop AIxEDU <https://aixedu.pa.itd.cnr.it/home>. *********************** Submissions *********************** A dissemination paper can be submitted in its original format (preprint or editorial version). Additionally, it must include a cover page containing the Title, the authors, the abstract, the complete reference of the publication (i.e., venue and date), and an explicit statement of the paper’s status (e.g., published, accepted, or submitted). Papers can be submitted in PDF format via the online submission system CMT <https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/EDU4AI2024> by selecting the dissemination track: Papers will be selected based on the relevance to the topics of the workshop *********************** Important Dates *********************** Paper submission deadline: September 28, 2024 Notifications of paper acceptance: October 6, 2024 *********************** Organization Chairs *********************** - Elisa Marengo - University of Torino, Italy email: elisa.marengo(a)unito.it - Michela Ponticorvo - University “Federico II” of Napoli, Italy email: michela.ponticorvo(a)unina.it - Manuel Striani - University of Piemonte Orientale, Italy email: manuel.striani(a)uniupo.it

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Luigi De Russis Vice-President di SIGCHI

by Giuliana VITIELLO

Care Tutte e cari Tutti, Con immenso piacere vi comunico che Luigi De Russis è stato confermato Executive Vice-President di ACM SIGCHI con Neha Kumar President! https://www.acm.org/elections/sigs/2024-sig-election/sigchi-2024-results Grazie a tutti per aver votato e buon lavoro a Luigi e all’intero Committee per i prossimi 3 anni! Giuliana -- --- Prof. Giuliana Vitiello, PhD Director HCI-UsE Lab Department of Computer Science University of Salerno Italy phone +39 089 963317 cell +39 3666758965 https:// <https://docenti.unisa.it/003730/home> docenti.unisa.it/giuliana.vitiello

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CFP Track Accessible Devices and Technologies (ADT '25) - ACM SAC 2025

by Salvatore Gatto

Track on Accessible Devices and Technologies (ADT ‘25) Sicily, Italy, March 31 – April 4, 2025 Part of the 40thACM/SIGAPP Symposium on Applied Computing (SAC ‘25) https://sites.google.com/view/adt-sac-2025 <https://sites.google.com/view/adt-sac-2025> https://www.sigapp.org/sac/sac2025/ <https://www.sigapp.org/sac/sac2025/> Theme and Scope Modern devices and technologies can represent a digital barrier for users with disabilities, but they can be exploited to become enabling tools for them. Accessibility of devices and technologies is a critical topic to allow inclusion of all users, especially due to the European laws that impose accessibility for new products and the definition of an updated version of WCAG (Web Accessibility Guidelines). This track invites scientists, engineers, and decision-makers from government, industry, and academia to present technical papers on their research and development results in areas of accessibility. This track can interest many researchers since it would give the chance to face a wide range of topics, i.e., web or mobile technologies, with different points of view, taking into account specific technological constraints and digital barriers. It is well-known that the so-called “curb cut effect” can be applied to any technological and digital context (in terms of devices, content, and services): technologies that were originally meant to benefit people with disabilities can help any other users. Moreover, the history and the evolution of several technologies have been influenced and/or motivated by the special needs of people with disabilities. We welcome submission on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: * Accessible devices/assistive technologies: assistive technologies refer to all the assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities that enable users to perform tasks they were formerly unable to accomplish. On the one hand, the widespread diffusion of new devices and technologies stimulates researchers to find and apply new solutions to make them accessible to anyone. On the other hand, experiences in accessibility-related fields have been exploited and have provided benefits to users equipped with non-conventional devices when they emerged in the market. * Accessible solutions for e-learning, e-commerce, e-banking, etc: e-services and content often require specific technologies, being bounded by specific constraints when accessed by people with disabilities equipped with assistive technologies. Specific interaction modalities may affect interactive service access, while richness and quantity of content may affect the users’ ability to process information. * Accessible content: e-books, accessible TV, accessible broadcasting, etc. * Accessibility of games. * AI for Accessibility: AI can be exploited both for personalization (i.e., integrating AI-based personalization to support specific and special needs) and “enabler” (i.e., exploiting LLM to support the creation of accessible applications). Submission Guidelines We would like to invite authors to submit papers on research on the Accessibility area, with particular emphasis on assessing the current state of the art and identifying future directions. Original papers addressing any of the listed topics of interest (or related topics) will be considered. Each submitted paper will be fully refereed and undergo a double-blind review process by at least three referees. Accepted papers will be included in the ACM SAC 2025 proceedings and published in the ACM digital library, being indexed by Thomson ISI Web of Knowledge and Scopus. The track accepts full papers (max 8 pages), posters (max 2 pages), and SRC abstracts (max 2 pages). Submissions should be properly anonymized to facilitate blind reviewing. Papers that will receive high reviews (that is acceptable by reviewer standard) but will not be accepted due to space limitations can be invited for poster session. Authors of accepted papers must be prepared to sign a copyright statement and must pay the registration fee and guarantee that their paper will be presented at the conference. No-show of scheduled papers will result in excluding the papers from the ACM Digital Library. See the track website https://sites.google.com/view/adt-sac-2025 <https://sites.google.com/view/adt-sac-2025>for more details. Important Dates * September 20, 2024, 11:59 PM (UTC+0.00): Submission of regular papers and SRC research abstracts * October 30, 2024: Notification of papers, posters, and SRC research abstracts * November 29, 2024: Camera-ready copies of accepted papers * December 6, 2024: Authors registration due Organization * Ombretta Gaggi, University of Padua * Silvia Mirri, University of Bologna * Mike Paciello, AudioEye, WebABLE * Catia Prandi, University of Bologna Submission Portal Please submit your contribution through our online submission portal available at https://www.sigapp.org/sac/sac2025/submission.php <https://www.sigapp.org/sac/sac2025/submission.php>(regular papers) and https://www.sigapp.org/sac/sac2025/submission_src.php <https://www.sigapp.org/sac/sac2025/submission_src.php>(SRC abstracts). Contact us For any inquires regarding the call for papers, please contact gaggi(a)math.unipd.it <mailto:gaggi@math.unipd.it>. We look forward to your contributions and to seeing you at the ACM SAC 2025 Conference!

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[IxD&A Journal] Last CFP: Special issue on "Digital Crossroads: Enhancing Mediterranean Values through Human-Computer Interaction Research"

by Carlo Giovannella

/Apologize for unintended cross-mailing/ ========================================================= Special Issue on *Digital Crossroads: Enhancing Mediterranean Values through Human-Computer Interaction Research * Call for Papers -> link <https://ixdea.org/digital-crossroads-enhancing-mediterranean-values-through…> to be published at the /*Interaction Design and Architecture(s) Journal (IxD&A)*/ (ISSN 1826-9745, eISSN 2283-2998) https://ixdea.org/ https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-000 ---------------------------------------------------------------- **** Since 2007 also in Scopus **** **** *Since 2015 also* in *Emerging Sources Citation Index* and *Web of Science* *** *---------------------------------------------------------------- IxD&A implements the Gold Open Access (OA) road to its contents with no charge to the authors (submission & paper processing) Help us in improving the quality of the editorial process and of the journal, please donate: -> link ========================================================= *Guest Editors:*  --------------------------------------------------------- -- * George Caridakis, University of the Aegean, Greece * Houda El Mimouni, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA * Joel Lanir, University of Haifa, Israel * Valentina Nisi, University of Lisbon, Portugal * Giuliana Vitiello, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Italy =========================================== *Important dates:* ----------------------------------------------------------- * Deadline: *September 30th, 2024* * Notification to the authors: November 30th, 2024 * Camera ready paper: December 20th, 2024 * Publication of the special issue: January 2025 (tentatively) =========================================== *Overview* ----------------------------------------------------------- The Mediterranean region stands at a crucial intersection of tradition and modernity, offering a fertile ground where the intersection of rich cultural heritage and cutting-edge technological advancements invites exploration. As a result, a unique opportunity arises to investigate how Human-Computer Interaction research can enrich and advocate for these intrinsic values in the digital age. By leveraging the fusion of modern technology and timeless Mediterranean culture, HCI research can play a pivotal role in enhancing various aspects of life in the Mediterranean region. This special issue aims to bring together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to delve into the multifaceted relationship between digital technologies and Mediterranean values through the lens of HCI. Relevant questions to be answered include: * How can HCI research contribute to the preservation and promotion of Mediterranean cultural heritage in the digital era? * What are the ethical considerations and challenges in designing digital solutions that respect Mediterranean values and traditions? * How can HCI methodologies be adapted to better serve the diverse populations of the Mediterranean region? * What innovative HCI applications can support sustainable tourism and economic development in Mediterranean countries? * How can digital technologies facilitate intercultural dialogue and understanding among Mediterranean communities ----------------------------------------------------------- *Topics of Interest* ----------------------------------------------------------- Topics of interest for this special issue include, but not limited toWe invite submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following topics: * Digital preservation and promotion of Mediterranean cultural heritage * HCI approaches for sustainable development in Mediterranean communities * Designing inclusive digital solutions for diverse Mediterranean populations * Ethical considerations in HCI research within the Mediterranean context * User-centered design methodologies for Mediterranean users * Digital storytelling and narrative approaches to promote Mediterranean values * Technologies for fostering intercultural dialogue and understanding in the Mediterranean region * Innovative HCI applications for supporting Mediterranean tourism and hospitality * Collaborative platforms for knowledge exchange and community engagement in the Mediterranean context * Digital interventions for addressing societal challenges in Mediterranean countries . =========================================== /*Submission guidelines and procedure*/ ---------------------------------------------------------- All submissions (abstracts and later final manuscripts) must be original and may not be under review by another publication. The manuscripts should be submitted either in .doc or in .rtf format. All papers will be blindly peer-reviewed by at least two reviewers. Authors are invited to submit 8-30 pages paper (including authors' information, abstract, all tables, figures, references, etc.). The paper should be written according to the IxD&A authors' guidelines ->https://ixdea.org/authors-guidelines/ ========================================================== *Authors' guidelines* ---------------------------------------------------------- Paper submission page: -> link <https://ojs.ixdea.org/> (Please upload all submissions using the Submission page. When submitting the paper, please, choose the section: "SI: Digital Crossroads: Enhancing Mediterranean Values through Human-Computer Interaction Research") More information on the submission procedure and on the characteristics of the paper format can be found on the website of the IxD&A Journal where information on the copyright policy and responsibility of authors, publication ethics and malpractice are published. For scientific advice and queries, please contact the IxD&A scientific editor marking the subject as: /SI: //Digital Crossroads: Enhancing Mediterranean Values through Human-Computer Interaction Research/ * George Caridakis, gcari [at] aegean [dot] gr * Houda El Mimouni, h [dot] elmimouni [at] gmail [dot] com * Joel Lanir, ylanir [at] is [dot] haifa [dot] ac [dot] il * Valentina Nisi, valentina [dot] nisi [at] tecnico [dot] ulisboa [dot] pt * Giuliana Vitiello, gvitiello [at] unisa [dot] it -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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[CFP] 1st Workshop on Education for Artificial Intelligence (edu4AI) -- DEADLINE EXTENDED

by Elisa Marengo

*** Apologies for multiple copies *** 1st Workshop on Education for Artificial Intelligence (edu4AI) Co-located with the 23rd International Conference of the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence (AIxIA 2024) November 25 – November 28, 2024, Bolzano (Italy) https://aixia2024.events.unibz.it/ Workshop website:https://edu4ai.di.unito.it/ *********************** News *********************** *[Deadline Extended]* The paper submission deadline has been extended to: *September, 21* *[Dissemination track]* We introduced a dissemination track to encourage the submission of papers already published over the last three years, and whose authors desire to share them with the edu4AI attendees. Papers accepted to the Dissemination Track will be granted a slot for oral presentation, but will not be included in the CEUR proceedings. The *Dissemination Track CFP will be shared soon* in a separate email. *********************** edu4AI CFP *********************** The goal of this workshop is to establish a forum for researchers and professionals interested in understanding, envisioning, and discussing the challenges and opportunities of AI awareness by promoting education for Artificial Intelligence, promoting aspects such as methodologies, educational pathways, and AI literacy. Conference proceedings will be published on CEUR in the AI*IA series *********************** Important Dates *********************** Paper submission deadline: September, 10*September, 21* Notifications of paper acceptance: October, 6 Camera-ready version deadline: October, 20 Workshop (at AI*IA 2024): November 26-28, 2024 *********************** Topics of interest *********************** Topic of interest include (but are not limited to) Challenges and Opportunities in Education for AI Leveraging online platforms for widespread AI Education Innovative Education Techniques and methodologies to support AI Education Hands-on research initiatives to support AI awareness and comprehension Program development for Educators Resources and techniques to explain AI in simple terms AI Literacy kits and educational games Educational tools and resources for correcting AI misconceptions Case studies on AI Literacy courses for elderly people Domain-specific threats due to AI biases and educational solutions to overcome them Education on AI-Ethical aspects Training programs to convey AI awareness Teaching Methodologies Experimentation and reports on the practical applications of the above topics in domain-specific contexts are welcomed (such as in healthcare, K-12 and higher education systems, finance, Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, and such like). *********************** Submissions *********************** All papers will be peer-reviewed by at least two members of the program committee and evaluated on the basis of relevance, originality, significance, soundness, and clarity. Papers should be formatted according to the CEUR-WS's single-column style (http://ceur-ws.org/HOWTOSUBMIT.html). We welcome three categories of paper submission Full papers (8-10 pages) Short papers (6 pages) -- Suitable for work in progress, software prototypes, doctoral theses extended abstracts Project papers (6 pages) excluding references -- General overviews of research projects *********************** Organization Chairs *********************** - Elisa Marengo - University of Torino, Italy email: elisa.marengo(a)unito.it - Michela Ponticorvo - University “Federico II” of Napoli, Italy email: michela.ponticorvo(a)unina.it - Manuel Striani - University of Piemonte Orientale, Italy email: manuel.striani(a)uniupo.it

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[Seminar Announcement] 2024-09-17 John Lazar - Born-Accessible Design: Methods, Tools, and Policies

by Dragan Ahmetovic

Dear All, I am pleased to announce a seminar by Prof. Jonathan Lazar on "Born-Accessible Design: Methods, Tools, and Policies", which will take place on 2024-09-17 at 10:30, at the Dept. of Computer Science of the University of Milan in via Celoria 18, Milano (Council Room, 8th floor). It will also be streamed on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81149147782?pwd=5BfqSTzTWxDDujCiVij2u6RoeeXW1D.1). Link of the event: https://di.unimi.it/it/seminario-born-accessible-design-methods-tools-and-p… Title: Born-Accessible Design: Methods, Tools, and Policies Abstract: Digital technologies, applications, websites, and documents are often created without considering accessibility for people with disabilities. Often, a technology is built inaccessibly, and then either remediated for accessibility, remediated for accessibility only when there is a complaint from a person with a disability, or is never remediated for accessibility. Building inaccessible technologies or content and then remediating them for accessibility after-the-fact is not an effective approach. The time delay between when digital technologies and content are built and released and when they are made accessible can itself be a form of societal discrimination, as some people have access to the technologies and content while others do not until a later date. Furthermore, remediating a technology after-the-fact tends to cost more than accessibility built-in from the start, which unfortunately leads to the misperception that accessibility is expensive. While disability rights advocates often call for digital technologies and content to be built using a born-accessible approach, the research literature in HCI and UX does not define the details for a born-accessible model. This presentation will report on work being done by the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) at the University of Maryland, in collaboration with partners Adobe and the U.S. Access Board, to help define methods, tools, and policies for the born-accessible design approach. The presentation will include information on methods for involving disability rights groups into the born-accessible design process, the shifting power dynamics that occur in born-accessible design, mockups of interface features that support born-accessible design, and three examples where born-accessible concepts have been incorporated into U.S. State and Federal policies. Bio: Jonathan Lazar, PhD, LLM is a professor in the College of Information at the University of Maryland, where he is the executive director of the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA), and is a faculty member in the Human- Computer Interaction Lab (HCIL). Dr. Lazar has over 25 years of experience in research and teaching in human-computer interaction, with a focus on technology accessibility for people with disabilities, user-centered design methods, assistive technologies, and law and public policy related to HCI. Dr. Lazar has authored or edited 17 books, including Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction (2nd edition, co- authored with Feng and Hochheiser), Ensuring Digital Accessibility Through Process and Policy (co-authored with Goldstein and Taylor), Foundations of Information Law (co-authored with Jaeger, Gorham, and Greene-Taylor), and Accessible Technology and the Developing World (co-edited with Stein). Dr. Lazar has published over 200 refereed articles in journals, conference proceedings, edited books, and magazines, and has received research funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, the U.S. National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Google, and Adobe. At the University of Maryland, he frequently teaches courses on Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility, User-Centered Design, and Legal Research Methods. He is the recipient of the 2020 ACM SIGACCESS Award for Outstanding Contributions to Computing and Accessibility and the 2016 ACM SIGCHI Social Impact Award, is a member of the ACM SIGCHI Academy, and has served as the general chair of the 2021 ACM ASSETS conference. Best, Dragan Ahmetovic<http://dragan.ahmetovic.it> Associate Professor EveryWare Lab.<http://everywarelab.di.unimi.it> Dept. of Computer Science<http://www.di.unimi.it> Università degli Studi di Milano<https://www.unimi.it>

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