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Designing effective sound-based aquarium exhibit interpretation for visitors with vision impairments

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Sound-based exhibit interpretation at aquariums has the potential to more effectively mediate visitor-exhibit interaction and support participation for visitors with vision impairments. However, existing interpretation strategies do not adequately convey dynamic animal information to visitors with vision impairments. In an effort to improve access, we are developing research-based guidelines for sound-based exhibit interpretation including audio tours, interpretive staff presentations, and a real-time information delivery system. This poster reports on proposed and completed user-centered design activities.

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      ASSETS '10: Proceedings of the 12th international ACM SIGACCESS conference on Computers and accessibility
      October 2010
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      ISBN:9781605588810
      DOI:10.1145/1878803

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      1. accessibility
      2. aquarium
      3. exhibit
      4. sound
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