Project sidewalk: A web-based crowdsourcing tool for collecting sidewalk accessibility data at scale

M Saha, M Saugstad, HT Maddali, A Zeng… - Proceedings of the …, 2019 - dl.acm.org
We introduce Project Sidewalk, a new web-based tool that enables online crowdworkers to
remotely label pedestrian-related accessibility problems by virtually walking through city …

Traveling more independently: a study on the diverse needs and challenges of people with visual or mobility impairments in unfamiliar indoor environments

K Müller, C Engel, C Loitsch, R Stiefelhagen… - ACM Transactions on …, 2022 - dl.acm.org
It is much more difficult for people with visual or mobility impairments to prepare for a trip or
visit unfamiliar places than it is for people without disabilities. In addition to the usual travel …

Deep learning for automatically detecting sidewalk accessibility problems using streetscape imagery

G Weld, E Jang, A Li, A Zeng, K Heimerl… - Proceedings of the 21st …, 2019 - dl.acm.org
Recent work has applied machine learning methods to automatically find and/or assess
pedestrian infrastructure in online map imagery (eg, satellite photos, streetscape …

Benefits of community voice: A framework for understanding inclusion of community voice in HCI4D

M Saha, S Lindsay, D Varghese, T Bartindale… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Community voice is widely used in computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW) and
human-computer interaction (HCI) work with underserved communities. However, the term is …

The future of urban accessibility for people with disabilities: Data collection, analytics, policy, and tools

JE Froehlich, Y Eisenberg, M Hosseini… - Proceedings of the 24th …, 2022 - dl.acm.org
Inaccessible urban infrastructure creates and reinforces systemic exclusion of people with
disabilities and impacts public health, physical activity, and quality of life for all. To improve …

Spokespeople: Exploring routes to action through citizen-generated data

T Maskell, C Crivellaro, R Anderson, T Nappey… - Proceedings of the …, 2018 - dl.acm.org
This paper presents insights from a collaboration with cycling advocates and local
authorities to consider how HCI can open productive spaces for citizens to contribute to the …

Moving Towards Mobility Justice: Challenges and Considerations for Supporting Advocacy

TS Agrawaal, S Sabie, R Soden - Proceedings of the ACM on Human …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
In response to climate change and continued urbanization, urban transportation systems
around the world are undergoing transitions to promote lower-emission vehicles, public …

Analyzing accessibility barriers using cost-benefit analysis to design reliable navigation services for wheelchair users

B Tannert, R Kirkham, J Schöning - … –INTERACT 2019: 17th IFIP TC 13 …, 2019 - Springer
This paper explores 'A to B'routing tools designed to chart accessible routes for wheelchair
users. We develop and present a novel measurement framework based upon cost-benefit …

Disabled, but at what cost? An examination of wheelchair routing algorithms

B Tannert, J Schöning - … of the 20th International Conference on Human …, 2018 - dl.acm.org
Platforms like Google Maps or Bing Maps are used by a large number of users to find the
shortest path to their destinations. While these services mainly focus on supporting drivers …

Gamification strategies to improve the motivation and performance in accessibility information collection

A Miyata, Y Murayama, A Furuta, K Okugawa… - CHI Conference on …, 2022 - dl.acm.org
The high cost of dispatching professionals to physically audit locations limits the coverage of
accessibility maps. Vision-based techniques and crowdsourcing using streetscape imagery …