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Mapping Movies: A Mind-Map Approach to Aphasia-Friendly Video

Year: 2026

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Access to audiovisual media is crucial due to its significant role in society. However, access to such content is not equitable for everyone, particularly for people with complex communication needs (CCNs), such as aphasia. While interventions have been introduced to improve the accessibility of audiovisual media, these are often poorly suited to individuals with CCNs. To address this gap, we developed an AI-driven prototype that generates interactive summarisation mind maps to support people with aphasia in better understanding the content. Initial expert review from two people with aphasia offers preliminary feedback on this concept, providing high-level insights on designing accessibility interventions which augment video with additional explanatory content.

Source: Extended Abstracts of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA)

DOI: 10.1145/3772363.3798702

Authors: Shayan Bali, Alexandre Nevsky, Filip Bircanin, Timothy Neate

Institution: King's College London

Language: English

Topic: Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Award: Content Accessibility (CA11y): Highly Individualised Digital Content for Supporting Diverse Needs