The Inclusive Technologies team conducts research into the application of innovative technologies for inclusion and access.
Melbourne, Australia
Joined November 2019
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Enjoy a chat with Sophie, sharing her passion for #art, #inclusion and the multidisciplinary nature of #HCI #research.
On #IWD2024 we shared the inspirational stories of Sophie and Hashini - two inspirational women #PhD students changing the world with their passion and ingenuity.
Discover their projects and personal journeys now: linkedin.com/posts/monash-in…
@HumaniseL @MonashInclusive
Come dance with us! @madhuka_designs is looking for people aged 18-25 who are blind or have low vision to join her accessible dance workshops in Melbourne vic.guidedogs.com.au/news/mo…
What a team! Impromptu awards ceremony (with laser cut trophies) recognising every individual's contributions for the year.
ALT Inclusive Tech group applauding as Sophie hands an award to Swamy. They are in a maker lab with large shared bench spaces, cabinets filled with crafting components and electronics, a large tactile diorama, tape blocks and more.
Come join us!
Another assistive tech PhD opportunity at Monash!
Aust Citz/PR wanted to join an ARC Linkage project on inclusive Science Technology Engineering Arts and Maths (STEAM) programs with people with disability. Email [email protected] to learn more
monash.edu/mats/projects/inc…
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@MonashInclusive Poster:
Refreshable Tactile Displays for Accessible Data Visualisation - Leona M Holloway, Peter Cracknell, Kate Stephens, Melissa Fanshawe, Samuel Reinders, Kim Marriott, Matthew Butler - Awarded Honourable Mention 👏 @LeonaHolloway20 #ieeevis
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@MonashInclusive @monashimmersive Poster:
Design Space Exploration of Accessible DanceVis - Madhuka Thisuri De Silva, Matthew Butler, Leona M Holloway, Jim Smiley, Sarah Goodwin #ieeevis @madhuka_designs
Come join us! Applications now open for PhD Scholarship with the Monash Assistive Technology and Society (MATS) Centre @MonashInfotech. Must be a domestic student with lived experience of a disability or track record in co-design. careers.pageuppeople.com/513…
We are at #IEEEVIS2023! Please come say hi to touch, listen and discuss #a11y in vis at our exhibitor table and posters.
ALT Clear print and braille signage pointing to the Melbourne Convention Centre
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Day 2 of the @sxswsydney Expo! We have our lovely #PhD student Sophie showcasing Tronic Boards and Tape Blocks. Great to see a heap of interest from attendees in how we do inclusive tech!
@MonashInclusive @kirsten_ellis
Pleased to share three new papers from Inclusive Tech at #ASSETS2023
"What do blind and low-vision people really want from assistive smart devices?" is a comparison of AT research with community needs revealed through focus groups, by PhD student Bhanuka Gamage @BhanukaManesha
doi.org/10.1145/3597638.3608…
"Understanding Challenges and Opportunities in Body Movement Education of People who are Blind or have Low Vision" shares the voices of blind and low vision learners of body movement and their teachers, by PhD student Madhuka de Silva @madhuka_designs
doi.org/10.1145/3597638.3608…
Prepping for Monash Sensory Science day with multisensory accessible representations of autoimmunity. Please register to join us in Clayton on 30 June. rossjohnlab.com/monash-senso…
ALT Giant representation of the gut made with a pink bath mat.
CHI Melbourne is on again! Join us on 1 June for CHI 2023 presentations and networking.
sigchi-melbourne.acm.org/ind…
An excellent presentation by our Inclusive Tech team member @BhanukaManesha at #RoundTable2023
I express my gratitude to @RTAccess1 for giving me the opportunity to speak about my work on "What do blind and low-vision people really want from smart devices: A comparison of the literature with a focus study."
What a day at #RoundTable2023! Our team presented and ran workshops on accessible 3D printing, Monash Assistive Tech & Society, and TapeBlocks.
ALT Round table covered in tape blocks with active hands
Please join us at No Vacancy Gallery for accessible gallery experiences on Friday 26 May, 11am-12pm as part of Melbourne Design Week. Registration required.
monash.edu/mada/events/2023/…
#a11y #art for the #blind
A packed crowd for a (heavy metal) rocking start to #CHI2023
ALT Multilevel theatre filled with thousands of seated people
Excited to have a lovely new bank of #3dprinters for #maker classes
ALT Six 3D printers, still with some packaging attached