Web-based Application to Support Non-Verbal and Limited Communication

Rosey McCloskey; Matias Garcia-Constantino

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-77571-0_7

Web-based Application to Support Non-Verbal and Limited Communication

Rosey McCloskey, Matias Garcia-Constantino

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Abstract

Northern Ireland faces a considerable challenge in adequately supporting special education needs with limited resources for effective learning and communication. Despite efforts, a significant number of non-verbal individuals grapple with communication barriers, both in face-to-face interactions and digital communication. This paper presents an initial prototype of a web-based application solution that supports non-verbal and limited communication. The proposed solution provides an accessible, user-friendly platform that enhances the ability of individuals with non-verbal and limited communication to communicate effectively in both the natural world and in the digital environment. The usability of this initial prototype was evaluated by relatives and carers of non-verbal individuals using the System Usability Scale (SUS) to identify any aspects that could be improved before presenting a first version to potential users. Results of an average SUS score of 84.8 confirm the user-friendly and intuitive features of the web-based application and highlight some usability aspects that could be improved in the next version of the solution.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing & Ambient Intelligence (UCAmI 2024)
Editors	José Bravo, Christopher Nugent, Ian Cleland
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	63-68
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-031-77571-0
ISBN (Print)	978-3-031-77570-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77571-0_7
Publication status	Published online - 21 Dec 2024
Event	UCAmI 2024 - 16th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence - Ulster University, Belfast, United Kingdom Duration: 27 Nov 2024 → 29 Nov 2024 https://ucami.org

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
ISSN (Print)	2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)	2367-3389

Conference

Conference	UCAmI 2024 - 16th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence
Abbreviated title	UCAmI 2024
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Belfast
Period	27/11/24 → 29/11/24
Internet address	https://ucami.org

Keywords

Web-based Application
Human-Computer Interaction
User-Cen-tred Design
Non-Verbal Communication
Limited Communication

UN SDGs

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McCloskey, R., & Garcia-Constantino, M. (2024). Web-based Application to Support Non-Verbal and Limited Communication. In J. Bravo, C. Nugent, & I. Cleland (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing & Ambient Intelligence (UCAmI 2024) (pp. 63-68). (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems). Springer International Publishing. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77571-0_7

McCloskey, Rosey ; Garcia-Constantino, Matias. / Web-based Application to Support Non-Verbal and Limited Communication. Proceedings of the International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing & Ambient Intelligence (UCAmI 2024). editor / José Bravo ; Christopher Nugent ; Ian Cleland. Springer International Publishing, 2024. pp. 63-68 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems).

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McCloskey, R & Garcia-Constantino, M 2024, Web-based Application to Support Non-Verbal and Limited Communication. in J Bravo, C Nugent & I Cleland (eds), Proceedings of the International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing & Ambient Intelligence (UCAmI 2024). Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Springer International Publishing, pp. 63-68, UCAmI 2024 - 16th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence, Belfast, United Kingdom, 27/11/24. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77571-0_7

Web-based Application to Support Non-Verbal and Limited Communication. / McCloskey, Rosey; Garcia-Constantino, Matias.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing & Ambient Intelligence (UCAmI 2024). ed. / José Bravo; Christopher Nugent; Ian Cleland. Springer International Publishing, 2024. p. 63-68 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems).

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McCloskey R, Garcia-Constantino M. Web-based Application to Support Non-Verbal and Limited Communication. In Bravo J, Nugent C, Cleland I, editors, Proceedings of the International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing & Ambient Intelligence (UCAmI 2024). Springer International Publishing. 2024. p. 63-68. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems). Epub 2024 Dec 21. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-77571-0_7

Web-based Application to Support Non-Verbal and Limited Communication

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