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Nithiya (Nithiya) is all set to present her PhD candidacy exam oral component, "You Shall Know a Forum by the Words they Keep: Analyzing Language Use in Accessibility Forums for Blind Users". Paper: doi.org/10.1145/364818… cc:/ WS-DL Group, ODU CS Accessible Computing Lab ODU College of Sciences ODU Computer Science #a11y

Great time at the ACM Hypertext 2025 Conference in Poland! Honored to present research on human smuggling ads & accessibility forum language. Awesome insights & networking! WS-DL Group, ODU CS Satwik Ram Md Javedul Ferdous Faryaneh Poursardar Nithiya yashwanth prakash Vikas G Ashok ws-dl.blogspot.com/2024/10/2024-1…

🎉 Grateful for the opportunity to have presented our research on low-vision users’ bar chart graphical perception at #ASSETS2024! Explore our findings on accessible data visualization: doi.org/10.1145/366354… #Accessibility #DataViz #LowVision #Inclusion WS-DL Group, ODU CS Accessible Computing Lab

🚀 Our paper for Improving Usability of Data Charts for Low Vision Users is now at #ICMI2024!🌐📊 #ChartSync turns static charts into interactive slideshows with magnified views & audio for low-vision smartphone usability. DOI: doi.org/10.1145/367895… WS-DL Group, ODU CS Accessible Computing Lab

Check out our blog: 'You Shall Know a Forum by the Words they Keep: Analyzing Language Use in Accessibility Forums for Blind Users'. Revealing unique language patterns that cater to visually impaired users. #HT2024 #Accessibility WS-DL Group, ODU CS Accessible Computing Lab ws-dl.blogspot.com/2024/11/2024-1…

🌟 How do we fix OCR errors and enhance text recognition? My latest blog dives into common error types, solutions like post-correction techniques, and the transformative role of LLMs. Let’s bridge the gap! ✨ #LLM #Postcorrection WS-DL Group, ODU CS Accessible Computing Lab ws-dl.blogspot.com/2024/11/2024-1…

Online shopping has revolutionized consumer behavior, offering unparalleled convenience. For visually impaired individuals, it provides autonomy and accessibility often missing in traditional shopping experiences. (1/5) ws-dl.blogspot.com/2024/11/2024-1… /cc WS-DL Group, ODU CS Old Dominion University ODU College of Sciences ODU Computer Science

Had an amazing experience at #TPDL2024 in Slovenia! Thrilled to present my paper on assessing the accessibility and usability of web archives for blind users. Insightful talks & vibrant networking! WS-DL Group, ODU CS Akshay K Nayak Satwik Ram Sampath Jayarathna WS-DL Group, ODU CS ws-dl.blogspot.com/2024/12/2024-1…

Had an amazing experience at #IEEEVIS 2024! 🎉 Engaged in insightful workshops, presentations, and discussions with the vibrant visualization community. Check out my detailed trip report here: ws-dl.blogspot.com/2024/12/2024-1… WS-DL Group, ODU CS Accessible Computing Lab #IEEEVIS #Visualization

🧵1/2: Paper Summary : “Learning Agent-based Modeling with LLM Companions: Experiences of Novices and Experts Using ChatGPT & NetLogo Chat” Explore how AI transforms learning, bridging gaps for beginners and enhancing expert workflows. ws-dl.blogspot.com/2024/12/2024-1…

.Yash Prakash's prospectus defense explores improving data usability for BVI users. His work focuses on enhancing data search with assistive tech and better sense-making of visualizations, advancing Human-Data Interaction. /cc WS-DL Group, ODU CS Old Dominion University ODU College of Sciences ODU Computer Science Accessible Computing Lab

.Mohan Krishna Sunkara prospectus defense focuses on improving web accessibility for blind screen reader users. His research addresses the underexplored domains of online user discussions and web archives, revealing major usability gaps. /cc WS-DL Group, ODU CS Old Dominion University ODU College of Sciences ODU Computer Science Accessible Computing Lab

Human smuggling is a pressing global issue. On the US-Mexico border, 'coyotes' increasingly turn to social media to advertise their illicit services. Effective countermeasures require detecting these ads. (1/5). ws-dl.blogspot.com/2024/12/2024-1… /cc WS-DL Group, ODU CS Old Dominion University ODU College of Sciences ODU Computer Science Accessible Computing Lab

Latest blog post on a work published at CHI 2024, titled "GazePrompt". This work explores how eye-tracking technology can transform reading for individuals with low vision. #Accessibility #HCI WS-DL Group, ODU CS ws-dl.blogspot.com/2025/01/2025-0…

Honored to win the Best Paper Award at ACM #W4A2025 Conference, held at ICC Sydney in Sydney, for our research on Adapting Online Customer Reviews for Blind Users - A Case Study of Restaurant Reviews🏆 Yash Prakash Akshay K Nayak Sampath Jayarathna Vikas G Ashok WS-DL Group, ODU CS Accessible Computing Lab ODU Computer Science

Today, ODU Libraries celebrated #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay (#GAAD) with our "Accessible by Design" workshop, helping participants create more inclusive digital content! /cc WS-DL Group, ODU CS Old Dominion University ODU College of Sciences ODU Computer Science Accessible Computing Lab

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Latest blog post is up. It highlights my W4A 2025 paper that introduces AccessMenu, a system designed to improve online food ordering experiences for blind screen reader users. ws-dl.blogspot.com/2025/05/2025-0…

Just published a trip report from the 26th ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction (ICMI 2024), held in San José, Costa Rica. WS-DL Group, ODU CS Accessible Computing Lab ODU Computer Science ws-dl.blogspot.com/2025/05/2025-0…

Reflecting on #GAAD2025: The “Accessible by Design” workshop led by Dr. Brett Cook-Snell and hosted by ODU Libraries and the EWDA—moved beyond just technical skills to address the core of digital inclusion. (1/5) ws-dl.blogspot.com/2025/06/2025-0… /cc WS-DL Group, ODU CS Old Dominion University ODU College of Sciences ODU Computer Science Accessible Computing Lab