Toward Inclusion and Accessibility in Visualization Research: Speculations on Challenges, Solution Strategies, and Calls for Action (Position Paper)

2022/09/12 by Katrin Angerbauer, Angerbauer, Katrin, Michael Sedlmair +1
Computer Science · #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Human-Computer Interaction (cs.HC) #Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2209.05224

openalex publication_date 2022/09/12 · openalex created_date 2022/09/14 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

Inclusion and accessibility in visualization research have gained increasing attention in recent years. However, many challenges still remain to be solved on the road toward a more inclusive, shared-experience-driven visualization design and evaluation process. In this position paper, we discuss challenges and speculate about potential solutions, based on related work, our own research, as well as personal experiences. The goal of this paper is to start discussions on the role of accessibility and inclusion in visualization design and evaluation.

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