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Ability-Diverse Collaboration 
in HCI Research

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) must evolve to be ability-centric in an era celebrating diversity. Interdependence Theory underscores the need for technology to foster shared goals, irrespective of users' abilities. Our contribution includes a unified taxonomy, the Ability-Diverse Collaboration Framework, mapping the design space, and highlighting future research opportunities. 

Framework for ability sharing and ability combining

Papers Found

117

The Invisible Labor of Access in Academic Writing Practices: A Case Analysis with Dyslexic Adults

Wang EQ,Piper AM

2022

PACM HCI

General

Framework

Disability

Cognitive impairment

Contribution

Empirical

Temporal

Asychronous

Physical

Co-located, Distributed

Context

Productivity

Evaluation

N/A

Ability-sharing

Collaboration

N/A

Technology

Scale

1-1

NonDisabled->PwD

Collaborator

The Invisible Work of Accessibility: How Blind Employees Manage Accessibility in Mixed-Ability Workplaces

Branham SM,Kane SK

2015

ASSETS

General

Framework

Disability

Blind and/or Low Vision

Contribution

Empirical

Temporal

Synchronous

Physical

Co-located

Context

Working/Livelihood

Evaluation

N/A

Ability-combining, Ability-sharing

Collaboration

N/A

Technology

Scale

Not Mentioned

NonDisabled->PwD

Collaborator

Towards Accessible Remote Work: Understanding Work-from-Home Practices of Neurodivergent Professionals

Das M,Tang J,Ringland KE,Piper AM

2021

PACM HCI

General

Framework

Disability

Unspecified/Multiple

Contribution

Empirical

Temporal

Synchronous

Physical

Distributed

Context

Working/Livelihood

Evaluation

N/A

Ability-combining

Collaboration

N/A

Technology

Scale

Group

PwD-NonDisabled

Collaborator

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