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The incidence of disability is increasing. As we move to a more digital world, people with disabilities, older people, and those with literacy and digital literacy problems face the prospect of losing out due to lack of access to information and communication technology. The rehabilitation engineering research center (RERC) on universal interface and information technology access seeks to promote a new approach to accessibility. This approach involves creating a new infrastructure for the development and delivery of AT and built-in access features. This effort is known as the Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure (GPII). This RERC will move the idea of GPII from laboratory prototypes to real-world implementation. A library GPII system and a cloud-based decision support tool for assistive technology selection are currently under development. The RERC will also support technology transfer and development of standards to promote accessibility.
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Vanderheiden, G.C., Chourasia, A., Ding, Y., Tobias, J., Anson, D. (2014). Rehabilitation Engineering and Research Center on Universal Interface and Information Technology Access. In: Stephanidis, C., Antona, M. (eds) Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Design for All and Accessibility Practice. UAHCI 2014. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8516. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07509-9_46
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