Information technologies and universal design for improving accessibility
Chieko ASAKAWA
IBM Research - Tokyo, IBM Japan, Ltd.
5-6-12 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8511 JAPAN
Abstract: Information technologies greatly increase the opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in the society, including education and employment. Their information environments have drastically improved through products and services such as personal computers, the Internet, and social networking based on interface technologies such as character recognition and speech syntheses. This article reviews how those technologies have affected the information environments, focusing on the situations of people with print-related disabilities. It also introduces a vision for future research into accessibility for the elderly and for people with limited literacy.
Keywords： accessibility / character recognition / speech syntheses / web / social computing / people with disabilities / elderly / people with limited literacy / mobile
IBM Research - Tokyo, IBM Japan, Ltd.
5-6-12 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8511 JAPAN
Abstract: Information technologies greatly increase the opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in the society, including education and employment. Their information environments have drastically improved through products and services such as personal computers, the Internet, and social networking based on interface technologies such as character recognition and speech syntheses. This article reviews how those technologies have affected the information environments, focusing on the situations of people with print-related disabilities. It also introduces a vision for future research into accessibility for the elderly and for people with limited literacy.
Keywords： accessibility / character recognition / speech syntheses / web / social computing / people with disabilities / elderly / people with limited literacy / mobile
The universal design of the information society in which anyone can participate
Hisami BABA
Nonprofit Organization harmony･I
Sanny house 205, 3-14-11 Kiba,Koutou-ku,Tokyo 135-0042 JAPAN
Abstract: This paper introduces the activities of non-profit organization (NPO) “harmony･i,” which works aiming at the realization of information society in which everyone can participate, and clarifies various challenges at present related to the universal design of information environment that have been revealed through these activities. It also delivers expectation for people in various positions such as persons who transmit and operate information by utilizing IT, producers and developers of IT, and persons who assist citizens with informational handicap, in order to convey what would be necessary in the future for the realization of social participation, through the benefit of information society, of everyone as many as possible including persons with informational handicap.
Keywords： information / universal / accessibility / device / application / handicapped / senior citizens / ICT
Nonprofit Organization harmony･I
Sanny house 205, 3-14-11 Kiba,Koutou-ku,Tokyo 135-0042 JAPAN
Abstract: This paper introduces the activities of non-profit organization (NPO) “harmony･i,” which works aiming at the realization of information society in which everyone can participate, and clarifies various challenges at present related to the universal design of information environment that have been revealed through these activities. It also delivers expectation for people in various positions such as persons who transmit and operate information by utilizing IT, producers and developers of IT, and persons who assist citizens with informational handicap, in order to convey what would be necessary in the future for the realization of social participation, through the benefit of information society, of everyone as many as possible including persons with informational handicap.
Keywords： information / universal / accessibility / device / application / handicapped / senior citizens / ICT
Accessible digital textbooks in DAISY multimedia
Misako NOMURA
Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities
1-21-22 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-0052 JAPAN
Abstract: DAISY（Digital Accessible Information System）is an international standard of digital talking books to ensure access to information for persons with print disabilities. This paper focuses on accessible digital textbooks in DAISY multimedia format which are considered as effective for pupils with reading disabilities. It also focuses on the current situation, outcome and challenges of the provision of such textbooks by volunteers. In order to ensure opportunities for everyone the expectation about accessible digital textbooks based on the convergence of EPUB and DAISY is described from the perspective of universal design.
Keywords： digital books in DAISY multimedia / accessibility / pupils with reading disabilities / volunteers / DAISY4 / EPUB3 / universal design / reasonable accommodation
Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities
1-21-22 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-0052 JAPAN
Abstract: DAISY（Digital Accessible Information System）is an international standard of digital talking books to ensure access to information for persons with print disabilities. This paper focuses on accessible digital textbooks in DAISY multimedia format which are considered as effective for pupils with reading disabilities. It also focuses on the current situation, outcome and challenges of the provision of such textbooks by volunteers. In order to ensure opportunities for everyone the expectation about accessible digital textbooks based on the convergence of EPUB and DAISY is described from the perspective of universal design.
Keywords： digital books in DAISY multimedia / accessibility / pupils with reading disabilities / volunteers / DAISY4 / EPUB3 / universal design / reasonable accommodation
Information access, communication, and information and communication technology
Kazuo KAMATA
Graduate School of Engineering, Utsunomiya University
7-1-2 Yoto, Utsunomiya-shi 321-8585 JAPAN
Abstract: Information environment that provides equitable information access and communication activities is realized by information and communication technology together with everyone’s daily activities. We introduce the concept of message that consists of physical media and patterns, or data, described by the media. With the use of the message that carries information, we describe a model for information environment including information access and communication. A media conversion technique is described that uses text-to-speech technology and text-coding method as an example of information service for visually impaired and blind people. We show that technological and user factors are important in designing equitable information services.
Keywords： information access / communication / message / media conversion / information environment
Graduate School of Engineering, Utsunomiya University
7-1-2 Yoto, Utsunomiya-shi 321-8585 JAPAN
Abstract: Information environment that provides equitable information access and communication activities is realized by information and communication technology together with everyone’s daily activities. We introduce the concept of message that consists of physical media and patterns, or data, described by the media. With the use of the message that carries information, we describe a model for information environment including information access and communication. A media conversion technique is described that uses text-to-speech technology and text-coding method as an example of information service for visually impaired and blind people. We show that technological and user factors are important in designing equitable information services.
Keywords： information access / communication / message / media conversion / information environment
International library of children’s literature online public access catalog for kids:
Toward a model of Kids’ OPAC
Akiko HASHIZUME
International Library of Children’s Literature
Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007 JAPAN
Abstract: In 2012, National Diet Library launched new Kids’ OPAC called “International Library of Children’s Literature Online Public Access Catalog for Kids”. The OPAC is for elementary school children, which literacy skill and knowledge acquisition are still developing. In this article, developing the concept of the OPAC and several functions for children are discussed.
Keywords： Children / OPAC / International Library of Children’s Literature Online Public Access Catalog for Kids / International Library of Children’s Literature / National Diet Library / Library services for children
International Library of Children’s Literature
Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007 JAPAN
Abstract: In 2012, National Diet Library launched new Kids’ OPAC called “International Library of Children’s Literature Online Public Access Catalog for Kids”. The OPAC is for elementary school children, which literacy skill and knowledge acquisition are still developing. In this article, developing the concept of the OPAC and several functions for children are discussed.
Keywords： Children / OPAC / International Library of Children’s Literature Online Public Access Catalog for Kids / International Library of Children’s Literature / National Diet Library / Library services for children
Series: Introduction to the patent offices Web site sometimes used:
Introduction to the patent offices Web site sometimes used -Intermission
Yuichi USUI
1-14-18-101 Namiki, Kanazawa-Ku, Yokohama, 236-0005 JAPAN
1-14-18-101 Namiki, Kanazawa-Ku, Yokohama, 236-0005 JAPAN
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