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Digital Security for Vision Impaired Users
January 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
| Location: | 238 Azrieli Pavilion |
| Cost: | Free |
RSVP Required
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/digital-security-for-vision-impaired-users-tickets-53820378200
Presenters
Daniella Briotto Faustino
Daniela Napoli
Abstract
Computers and smartphones allow people to access the internet and apps that connect them with others. They also provide more convenient ways to do important tasks like banking or updating government-related documents. Due to the sensitive nature of some tasks, security measures are important to help people protect their online privacy. People who are blind or have low vision need accommodations, like screen readers or magnifiers, to use computers and smartphones. However, security features are not always accessible. In this workshop, Daniela and Daniella will talk about their research on the accessibility of digital security mechanisms, existing issues for people with vision impairments, and give tips on how to conduct successful research with this user group.
Please bring your own computer, smartphones and earphones to this workshop.
Biographies
Daniella Briotto Faustino is a first-year PhD student in Information Technology (IT) with Carleton’s Creative Interactions Lab (CIL). She partakes in CLUE and READi programs and she is interning at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), with the team responsible for assessing the usability and accessibility of all public-facing CRA applications. Daniella holds a MAsC in Human-Computer Interaction, a post-graduation diploma in IT Management and an undergraduate degree in IT. Her current research focuses on accessibility of user authentication methods on smartphones for people with vision impairment.
Daniela Napoli is a first-year PhD student in Computer Science with Carleton’s Human-Oriented Research in Usable Security Lab (CHORUS). She is involved in both the CLUE and READi programs. In the past, she has worked with web development and human factors teams to make solutions that work for a variety of people ranging from students with disabilities to pilots-in-training. Daniela has a MA in Human-Computer Interaction, and an undergraduate degree in Media Studies. Her research focuses on combining usable security and accessibility principles to make the web easier and safer to use for everyone.