Xiaojuan Ma
ABSTRACT
In this paper, we introduce W2ANE, an Online Multimedia Language Assistant for individuals with aphasia, a language disorder that affects millions of people. W2ANE offers a rich online multimedia library (OMLA) supported by an adaptable and adaptive vocabulary scaffold (ViVA). The system, accessible over the Internet, provides a platform for applications such as looking up unknown words, constructing phrases for communication, practicing pronunciations, and accessing content. W2ANE also enables resource sharing and remote collaboration.
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Index Terms
- W2ANE: when words are not enough: online multimedia language assistant for people with aphasia
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