Understanding the graphical challenges faced by vision-impaired students in Australian universities
Understanding the graphical challenges faced by vision-impaired students in Australian universities
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了解澳大利亚大学视障学生面临的图形挑战
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2017
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Cagatay Goncu
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M. Butler;Leona Holloway;K. Marriott;Cagatay Goncu
信息图形，如绘图、地图、平面图、图表、表格和图表，在许多学科中构成了学生学习经验的一个组成部分。然而，对于视力受损的学生来说，访问这些图形材料可能会有问题。本研究旨在了解澳大利亚高等教育中无障碍图形提供的现状。我们对71名视力受损的大学生进行了在线调查，并对44名主要利益相关者（学生、学者、残疾联络官和无障碍图形提供商）进行了半结构化访谈。我们发现，获取图形材料的困难是许多视力受损学生的障碍，而且目前的无障碍图形提供过程存在系统性问题。为了提供更公平的高等教育体验，本文就如何解决这些问题提出了建议。
ABSTRACT Information graphics such as plots, maps, plans, charts, tables and diagrams form an integral part of the student learning experience in many disciplines. However, for a vision impaired student accessing such graphical materials can be problematic. This research seeks to understand the current state of accessible graphics provision in Australian higher education. We conducted an online survey of 71 vision-impaired university students and semi-structured interviews with 44 key stakeholders (students, academics, disability liaison officers and accessible graphics providers). We found that difficulty in accessing graphical materials was a barrier to many vision-impaired students and that there were systemic problems with current processes for accessible graphics provision. Recommendations are made on ways to address these concerns in order to provide a more equitable higher education experience.