September 2020
Chairing International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP) session on XR accessibility
International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP) has been running since 1989 and has evolved to become the largest European conference on Accessibility Technologies. It offers an inclusive and accessible environment, where participation of researchers with disabilities is particularly encouraged. ICCHP is a venue for showcasing cutting-edge technology, and thought-provoking discussion. At the upcoming (online) ICCHP this September, Shadi Abou-Zahra and Joshue O Connor (W3C / Web Accessibility Initiative) are co-chairing (with Mario Covarrubias and Beatrice Aruanno,…
Find out more »IoT bootcamp: cognitive computing technology and AI powered analytics enhancing human expertise
Dave Raggett of W3C will explore the question of how will artificial intelligence impact our lives? Like the industrial revolutions before, it will have a huge impact on the nature of work, especially in the manufacturing sector. But the effects will reach out to touch almost every aspect of our society. As industry leaders we are charged with a great responsibility to engage with governments, education systems, policymakers and society in order to help make this transition positive for humanity…
Find out more »November 2020
Live Subtitling and Accessibility Online Symposium Keynote
Live Subtitling and Accessibility is an evolving area with diverse contributions from many fields: Translation Studies, Interpreting Studies, Media Accessibility, Cognitive Science, Engineering, Sociology, etc. At the same time accessible telecommunication technology is increasingly important for everyone who is working, playing or studying remotely. All are relying on real-time communication (RTC) for their daily needs. Joshue O Connor (W3C/WAI) will present at the 7th International Live Subtitling and Accessibility Symposium his research on RTC Accessibility User Requirements, which outlines some…
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