Beyond Alternative Text and tables: Comparative Analysis of Visualization Tools and Accessibility Methods.
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| Title: | Beyond Alternative Text and tables: Comparative Analysis of Visualization Tools and Accessibility Methods. |
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| Authors: | Kim, N. W.1 (AUTHOR), Ataguba, G.1 (AUTHOR), Joyner, S. C.1 (AUTHOR), Zhao, Chuangdian1 (AUTHOR), Im, Hyejin2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Computer Graphics Forum. Jun2023, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p323-335. 13p. 1 Chart, 4 Graphs, 1 Map. |
| Subjects: | Data visualization, Software visualization, Comparative studies, Library software |
| Abstract: | Modern visualization software and programming libraries have made data visualization construction easier for everyone. However, the extent of accessibility design they support for blind and low‐vision people is relatively unknown. It is also unclear how they can improve chart content accessibility beyond conventional alternative text and data tables. To address these issues, we examined the current accessibility features in popular visualization tools, revealing limited support for the standard accessibility methods and scarce support for chart content exploration. Next, we investigate two promising accessibility approaches that provide off‐the‐shelf solutions for chart content accessibility: structured navigation and conversational interaction. We present a comparative evaluation study and discuss what to consider when incorporating them into visualization tools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Engineering Source |
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| Abstract: | Modern visualization software and programming libraries have made data visualization construction easier for everyone. However, the extent of accessibility design they support for blind and low‐vision people is relatively unknown. It is also unclear how they can improve chart content accessibility beyond conventional alternative text and data tables. To address these issues, we examined the current accessibility features in popular visualization tools, revealing limited support for the standard accessibility methods and scarce support for chart content exploration. Next, we investigate two promising accessibility approaches that provide off‐the‐shelf solutions for chart content accessibility: structured navigation and conversational interaction. We present a comparative evaluation study and discuss what to consider when incorporating them into visualization tools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01677055 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/cgf.14833 |
