Music Learning and Accessibility – Creative Interactions Lab

For people who are blind or visually impaired (BVI), screen reader software and tactile braille displays are essential tools used to learn and engage with information. However, being a BVI music learner poses a set of new challenges as it involves using one’s hands and ears to learn and play music while not having access to conventionally available assistive technologies.

In this project, we identify accessibility challenges faced by BVI music learners and work towards designing and implementing accessible, multisensory assistive technologies that address BVI music learners’ unique needs.