Design Challenges of AAC Apps, on Wireless Portable Devices, for Persons With Aphasia

ABSTRACT: Successful interface design for rehabilitation technologies is much more challenging than generally thought. This paper identifies and discusses several interface methods that have proven beneficial to persons with aphasia on laptop computers that additionally show promise of successful implementation on smaller-format devices such as tablets and laptops. Illustrative, real-life examples will demonstrate how critically important it is to involve users in trying out proposed design solutions and providing user feedback.