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Vizualizace dat jako informační bariéra u nevidomých uživatelů

Title in English Data Visualization as an Information Barrier for Blind Users
Authors

MAREK Tomáš

Year of publication 2021
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source ProInflow
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Arts

Citation
Web https://journals.muni.cz/proinflow/article/view/2021-2-4
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.5817/ProIn2021-2-4
Keywords data visualization; accessibility; visual impairment; assistive technology
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Description The article is conceived as a conceptual one. It brings a synthesis of findings from past work and research on specific topics and presents them through the perspective of a new context – to provide a springboard for further research. The concept paper synthesises the debates and hitherto approaches to breaking down possible visual barriers in the perception of data visualisations, examining the topic in a broader context. At the heart of this examination are questions about meaningful forms and approaches to the design of assistive technologies and their social aspects. The article argues that simple haptisation of visual sources may not be sufficient and that the social aspects of the solution must also be considered. The concept article deals with a sidelined topic of data visualization debate. Equally important, it serves as a call to action for further research into this crucial issue.

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