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Track I

Session D: 8:30 - 10:30

PDF/UA - A New Era for Document Accessibility. Understanding, Managing and Implementing the ISO Standard PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility) (Chairs: Olaf Drümmer, CEO of Callas Software and Member of the PDF Universal Accessibility Committee within ISO TC 171, D; Markus Erle, Wertewerk, D; and Samuel Hofer, xyMedia, CH)

PDF/UA (ISO 14289-1) - Applying WCAG 2.0 Principles to the World of PDF Documents - Drümmer, Olaf (f)

Mainstreaming the Creation of Accessible PDF Documents by a Rule-Based Transformation from Word to PDF- Erle, Markus (f)

Developing Text Customisation Functionality Requirements of PDF Reader and Other User Agents - Henry, Shawn (f)

Using Layout Applications for Creation of Accessible PDF:Technical and Mental Obstacles when Creating PDF/UA from Adobe Indesign CS 5.5 - Drümmer, Olaf (f)

Validity and Semantics 2 Essential Parts of a Backbone for an Automated PDF/UA Compliance Check for PDF Documents - Erle, Markus (s)

Two Software Plugins for the Creation of Fully Accessible PDF Documents Based on a Flexible Software Architecture - Darvishy, Alireza  (f)

Session E: 13:30 - 15:30

Document and Media Accessibility (Chair: Dominique Burger, UPMC and Braillenet, FR)

An Accessibility Checker for LibreOffice and OpenOffice.org Writer - Strobbe, Christophe (f)

Visualization of Non-verbal Expressions in Voice for Hearing Impaired - Ambient Font and Onomatopoeic Subsystem - ; Nambo, Hidetaka (f)

XML-based Formats and Tools to Produce Braille Documents - Bernier, Alex (f)

Japanese Text Presentation System for Pupils with Reading Difficulties - Aoki, Kyota (f)

Development of a DAISY Player that Utilizes a Braille Display for Document Structure Presentation and Navigation - Minatani, Kazunori (f)

Acce-Play: Accessibility in Cinemas - Paz, Alexandre (s) CANCELLED!

Session F: 16:00 - 17:30

Document and Media Accessibility (Chair: Dominique Burger, UPMC and Braillenet) [continued]

Accessible Course Materials for Students with Dyslexia - Strobbe, Christophe (f) CANCELLED!

Automatic Simplification of Spanish Text for e-Accessibility- Bott, Stefan (f)

Can Computer Representations of Music Enhance Enjoyment for Individuals who are Hard of Hearing? - Fourney, David (f)

Assistive Photography - Bártek, Ludek (f)

The LIA Project - Libri Italiani Accessibili - Mussinelli, Cristina (s)

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Track II

Session D: 8:30 - 10:30

Portable and Mobile Systems in Assistive Technology (Chairs: Roberto Manduchi, UC Santa Cru, USA; James Coughlan, Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, USA) [continued]

Wearable Range-Vibrotactile Field: Design and Evaluation - Zhu, Zhigang (f)

System Supporting Speech Perception in Special Educational Needs Schoolchildren - Kupryjanow, Adam (s)

Designing a Mobile Application to Record ABA Data - Buzzi, Maria Claudia (f)

Access to Mathematics and Science (Chair: Arthur Karshmer, University of San Francisco, USA)

More Accessible Math - The LEAN Math Notation - Gardner, John (f)

Accessible Authoring Tool for DAISY Ranging from Mathematics to Others - Yamaguchi, Katsuhito (f)

Session E: 13:30 - 15:30

Access to Mathematics and Science (Chair: Art Karshmer, University of San Francisco, USA) [continued]

Blind Friendly LaTeX - Hrabák, Pavel (s)

A System for Matching Mathematical Formulas Spoken during a Lecture with Those Displayed on the Screen for Use in Remote Transcription  - Takeuchi, Yoshinori (f)

Supporting Braille Learning and Uses by Adapting Transcription to User's Needs - Mascret, Bruno (f)

A Non-Visual Electronic Workspace for Learning Algebra - Alajarmeh, Nancy (f)

Interaction Design for the Solution of Linear Equations in a Multimodal Interface - Fajardo Flores, Silvia Berenice (f)

Development of Software for Automatic Creation of Embossed Graphs - Watanabe, Tetsuya (f)

Session F: 16:00 - 17:30

Access to Mathematics and Science (Chair: Art Karshmer, University of San Francisco, USA) [continued]

Expression Rules of Directed Graphs for Non-visual Communication - Fukuda, Ryoji (s)

How to make Unified Modeling Language Diagrams Accessible for Blind Students - Müller, Karin (s)

AutOMathic Blocks Usability Testing Phase One - Karshmer, Arthur (f)

MathInBraille Online Converter - Heumader, Peter (f)

The Effects of Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities Using Multimedia Computer-Assisted Instruction Coupled with ARCS Model - HOU, CHEN-TANG (s) CANCELLED!!!

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Track III

Session D: 8:30 - 10:30

Virtual User Models for Designing and Using Inclusive Products (Chair: Yehya Mohamad, Fraunhofer FIT, D) [continued]

Integration of a Regular Application into a User Interface Adaptation Engine in the MYUI Project - Sanchez, Victor (s)

Using Annotated Task Models for Accessibility Evaluation - Malý, Ivo (f)

Text Entry for Accessible Computing (Chairs: Torsten Felzer, Technische Universität Darmstadt, D; I. Scott MacKenzie, York University, CA; Mathieu Raynal, Université Paul Sabatier – Toulouse, F)

Modeling Text Input for Single-Switch Scanning - MacKenzie, Ian Scott (f)

DualScribe: A Keyboard Replacement For Those With Friedreich's Ataxia And Related Diseases - Felzer, Torsten (f)

Easier Mobile Phone Input Using the Jusfone Keyboard - Dale, Oystein (f)

Automatic Assessment of Dysarthric Speech Intelligibility Based on Selected Spectral Phonetic Quality Features - Kim, Myung Jong (s)

Session E: 13:30 - 15:30

Text Entry for Accessible Computing (Chairs: Torsten Felzer, Technische Universität Darmstadt, D; I. Scott MacKenzie, York University, CA; Mathieu Raynal, Université Paul Sabatier – Toulouse, F) [continued]

Adaptation of AAC to the Context Communication: a Real Improvement for the User Illustration through the VITIPI Word Completion  - Boissière, Philippe (f)

Tackling the Acceptability of Freely Optimized Keyboard Layout - Raynal, Mathieu (f)

Measuring Performance of a Predictive Keyboard Operated by Humming - Polacek, Ondrej (f)

Dysarthric Speech Recognition Error Correction Using Weighted Finite State Transducers Based on Context-Dependent Pronunciation Variation - Seong, Woo Kyeong (f)

Text Entry Competency for Students with Learning Disabilities in Grade 5 to 6 - Wu, Tingfang (f)

Session F: 16:00 - 17:30

Sign 2.0: ICT for Sign Language Users: Information Sharing, Interoperability, User-Centered Design and Collaboration (Chair: Liesbeth Pyfers, Pragma, NL)

Dubbing Of Videos For Deaf People - A Sign Language Approac - Niederl, Franz (s)

Twards a 3D Signing Avatar from SignWriting Notation - El Ghoul, Oussama (f)

Sign Language Computer-Aided Education: Exploiting GSL Resources and Technologies for Web Deaf Communication - Efthimiou, Eleni (f)

SignMedia - Interactive English Learning Resource for Deaf Sign Language Users Working in the Media Industry - Gansinger, Luzia (f)

SignAssess Online Sign Language Training  Assignments via the Browser, Desktop and Mobile - John, Christopher (f)

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Track IV

Session D: 8:30 - 10:30

Computer-Assisted Augmentative and Alternative Communication (CA-AAC) (Chairs: Mats Lundälv, DART, S; Christian Galinski, Infoterm, A)
[continued]

AAC Vocabulary Standardisation and Harmonisation the CCF and BCI Experiences - Lundälv, Mats (f)

Speaking and Understanding Morse Language, Speech Technology and Autism - Arató, András (s)

Reverse-Engineering Scanning Keyboards - Hamidi, Foad (f)

A Communication System on Smart Phones and Tablets for Non-Verbal Children with Autism - Alagarai Sampath, Harini (f)

Assessment of Biosignals for Managing a Virtual Keyboard  - Merino Monge, Manuel (f)

Applying the Principles of Experience Dependent Neural Plasticity: Building up Language Abilities with ELA® Computerized Language Modules - Stark, Jacqueline (f)

Session E: 13:30 - 15:30

Computer-Assisted Augmentative and Alternative Communication (CA-AAC) (Chairs: Mats Lundälv, DART, S; Christian Galinski, Infoterm, A) [continued]

Assistive Technology: Writing Tool to Support Students with Learning Disabilities - Poobrasert, Onintra (f)

Communication Access for a Student with Multiple Disabilities: An Interdisciplinary Collaborative Approach - Ravenscroft, John (f)

Web Accessibility in Advanced Technologies (Chair: Shadi Abou-Zahra, W3C/WAI; Karel Van Isacker, EPR; Konstantinos Votis, ITI)

A method for Generating CSS to Improve Web Accessibility for Old Users - Zakraoui, Jesia (f)

Implementing Web Accessibility The MIPAW Approach - Burger, Dominique (f)

Accessibility of Dynamic Adaptive Web TV Applications - Carriço, Luis (f)

The eAccess+ Network: Enhancing the Take-Up of eAccessibility in Europe - Miesenberger, Klaus (s)

Session F: 16:00 - 17:30

Web Accessibility in Advanced Technologies (Chairs: Shadi Abou-Zahra, W3C/WAI; Karel Van Isacker, EPR; Konstantinos Votis, ITI) [continued]

Ontology Based Middleware for Ranking and Retrieving Information on Locations Adapted for People with Special Needs - Alonso, Kevin (s)

Automatic Color Improvement of Web Pages with Time Limited Operators - Mereuta, Alina (f)

Improving Web Accessibility for Dichromat Users through Contrast Preservation - Mereuta, Alina (f)

Sociological Issues of Inclusive Web Design - The German Web 2.0 Accessibility Survey - Pieper, Dr. Michael (f)

Online Shopping Involving Consumers with Visual Impairments - A Qualitative Study - Fuchs, Elisabeth (f)

Working on Fabasoft Folio Accessibility - Batusic, Mario (s)

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Track V

Session D: 8:30 - 10:30

ULD: Linguistic Competence of the Hearing Impaired and the Role of Sign Languages in Tertiary Education (Chair:
Ewa Domagala-Zysk, Catholic University of Lublin, CZ) [Continued]

Deaf university students  as foreign language learners in mainstream settings - Domagala-Zysk, Ewa (f)

Early Language Development of the Deaf and Its Relation to Foreign Language Learning - Foniokova, Zuzana (s)

Preliminary Survey on the Present Issues Regarding Cinema Subtitle for Hearing-Impaired People in Japan and Future Possibilities - Nakajima, Sawako (s)

Integrated and Innovative Solutions to Support Deaf Students during Class Attendance - Quattrini Li, Alberto (s)

ULD: Universal Design of the Documents Including Accessible Graphics in Tertiary Education (Chair: Ewa Domagala-Zysk, Catholic University of Lublin, CZ)

BiBiKit  - Gnerlich, Manuel (s)

The Hybrid Book - One Document for All in the Latest Development - Hladik, Petr (f)

Providing Digital Resources to Enhance Employability Skills for Disabled Students - Featherstone, Lisa (f)

Session E: 13:30 - 15:30

Sign 2.0: ICT for Sign Language Users: Information Sharing, Interoperability, User-Centered Design and Collaboration (Chair: Liesbeth Pyfers, Pragma, NL) [continued]

Toward Developing a Very Big Sign Language Parallel Corpus - Othman, Achraf (f)

 Czech Sign Language - Czech Dictionary On-Line - Sklenák, Tomá (f)

The Dicta-Sign Wiki: Enabling Web Communication for the Deaf - Efthimiou, Eleni (f)

Sign Language Multimedia Based Interaction for Aurally Handicapped People - Debevc, Matjaz (f)

Meeting Support System for the Person with Hearing Impairment using Tablet Devices and Speech Recognition - Kobayashi, Makoto (s)

Session F: 16:00 - 18:00 [PLEASE NOTE TIME EXTENSION]

ULD: Universal Design of the Documents Including Accessible Graphics in Tertiary Education (Chair: Jan Engelen, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B)

On Producing Accessible Course Material - Engelen, Jan (f)

LaTeX Based Notation as Computer Math Notation for Blind - Jenčič, Mateja (s)

Screenreader Accessible Footnotes in PDF documents - Erle, Markus (s)

Tactile Images for Inclusive Teaching in Nature and Science - in't Veld, Dorine (f)

Vision Interaction Software for the Blind - Onishi, Junji (s)

Tactile Applications in Development of the Multimodal Learning Environment for the Blind Students with and without Learning Disabilities - Landra, Tereza (s)

Haptic geometric experiences for blind children - Ughi, Emanuela (s)

Development of a Tactile Star Chart Automated Creation System - Taguchi, Hiroki (s)

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