Swamy Ananthanarayan

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Co-Design of Technology with and for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review of Methods and Inclusion Strategies

People with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) remain underrepresented in the co-design of technology, despite a growing emphasis on inclusive design within HCI. This scoping review synthesises knowledge on co-design methods by examining how people with ID and their support networks have been involved in technology design…

CHI '262nd AuthorGenerative AI (Text, Image, Music, Video) +2

I'm Always a Little Skeptical of It: Verification Practices of Blind Users When Working with Generative AI in Spreadsheets

Generative AI (GenAI) tools are increasingly used for spreadsheet tasks, yet little is known about how blind users verify their outputs in accuracy-critical contexts. We conducted a study with 12 blind spreadsheet users to explore verification practices across tasks such as information extraction, formula generation,…

CHI '26CorrespondingIntelligent Voice Assistants (Alexa, Siri, etc.) +2

I Can Do It: Exploring Voice Assistants for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Voice Assistants (VAs) are increasingly integrated into smartphones and smart home devices, offering potential support for diverse groups of users. However, limited research has examined how individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) engage with these technologies. We conducted an eight week study with 17 adults…

UIST '252nd AuthorVisual Impairment Technologies (Screen Readers, Tactile Graphics, Braille)

MagnePins: A Modular, Affordable, and DIY Refreshable Braille and Tactile Display

Refreshable tactile, braille and shape changing displays have been studied in HCI for many years and have recently become commercially available. These devices offer blind and low vision users the ability to read text directly from a computer application and also the exciting possibility for increased access to dynam…

CHI '252nd AuthorGenerative AI (Text, Image, Music, Video) +1

The Sky is the Limit: Understanding How Generative AI can Enhance Screen Reader Users' Experience with Productivity Applications

Productivity applications including word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation tools are crucial in work, education, and personal settings. Blind users typically access these tools via screen readers (SRs) and face significant accessibility and usability challenges. Recent advancements in Generative AI (GenAI) ma…

CHI '245th+ AuthorDigital Art Installations & Interactive Performance +1

Grand challenges in WaterHCI

Recent combinations of interactive technology, humans, and water have resulted in “WaterHCI”. WaterHCI design seeks to complement the many benefits of engagement with the aquatic domain, by offering, for example, augmented reality systems for snorkelers, virtual reality in floatation tanks, underwater musical instrume…

DIS '232nd AuthorElectrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) +2

Designing Conversational Multimodal 3D Printed Models with People who are Blind

3D printed models have been used to improve access to graphical information by people who are blind, offering benefits over conventional accessible graphics. Here we investigate an interactive 3D printed model (I3M) that combines a conversational interface with haptic vibration and touch to provide more natural and ac…

CHI '233rd AuthorSpecial Education Technology

"Piece it together": Insights from one year of engagement with electronics and programming for people with intellectual disabilities

We present the results of one year spent engaging people living with intellectual disabilities with an electronics and programming package. The program was run in collaboration with a disability support organization and delivered by support workers. We evaluate key qualities of the package at three sites via ongoing c…

CHI '222nd AuthorUniversal & Inclusive Design +1

TronicBoards: An Accessible Electronics Toolkit for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Engagement with electronic toolkits enhances people's creative abilities, self-esteem, problem-solving skills and enables the creation of personally meaningful artifacts. A variety of simplified electronics toolkits are increasingly available to help different user groups engage with technology. However, they are ofte…

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