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Tools for Deaf accessibility to an eGOV environment

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Year: 2008
Authors: Stavroula-Evita Fotinea; Eleni Efthimiou
Publisher: Springer
Editor: Miesenberger, K. ; Klaus, J. ; Zagler, W. ; Burger, D.
Address: Berlin / Heidelberg
Pages: 446-453
ISBN: 0302-9743 (Print) 1611-3349 (Onl
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-70540-6
Abstract:
This paper focuses on design and implementation of deaf accessibility tools currently integrated in a portal environment intended to serve communication of disabled citizens with the Hellenic State. Deaf accessibility is supported by a sign language terminology glossary, while interaction with the portal is supported by the use of a virtual finger-spelling and digit keyboard. In order to facilitate overall interaction of users with the portal environment, a manual-like facility has been developed in the form of fully accessible courses, which direct the unfamiliar user and cover all aspects of the portal’s services and use of accessibility tools.
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