The EasyReading Framework - Keep the User at the Digital Original

Abstract

The Easy Reading framework improves cognitive accessibility of original digital documents by providing real time personalization through annotation (using e.g. symbol, pictures, videos), adaptation (using e.g. layout, structure) and translation (using e.g Easy-to-Read, Plain Language, symbol writing systems). The framework provides these (semi-)automated services using HCI techniques (e.g. pop-ups/ Text-To-Speech (TTS)/captions through mouse-over or eye tracking) allowing the user to remain and work within the original digital document. This fosters independent access and keeps the user in the inclusive discourse about the original content. Services adapt to each user through a personal profile based on the level of performance, understanding, preferences, mood, attention, context and the individual learning curve of a user.