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EyeTrack
Expansion of the User Group
for Gaze-Controlled
Augmentative and Alternative
Communication
Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kollak
EyeTrack4all Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kollak
Project duration: 01.10.2013 – 30.06.2016
Funded by: Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Project management agency:
Team: Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kollak Dr. Maxine Saborowski, Anna Lena Grans, Claudia Nuss, Minste Thedinger, Antje Barten
General Information
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Cooperating Partner 1
Hegau-Jugendwerk Neurological Rehabilitation Center for Children, Teens and Adults
EyeTrack4all Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kollak
Cooperating Partner 2
alea technologies – Company for Gaze Control Systems
EyeTrack4all Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kollak
Further Partners
Foundation „Communication without barriers“
Counseling Center for
spastic people
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Supplements or replaces speech or writing for people, who are not able to produce or comprehend spoken or written language
Allows communication via sign language, graphic symbols, electronic communication aids and more
(cf. Boenisch J, Sachse S (2013))
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Electronic Communication Aids
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How Gaze Control Works
Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kollak
EyeTrack4all Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kollak
A Famous User
NASA/ Paul Alers - http://www.nasa.gov/50th/NASA_lecture_series/hawking.html
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Importance of Communication (1)
Every person has a right to participate
Communication enables participation and activity
Support of communication is part of health promotion
(World Health Assembly, 22 May 2001, Resolution)
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Importance of Communication (2)
Right to freedom of expression and opinion, and access to
information
Providing information in accessible formats and
technologies in a timely manner, no additional costs
Accepting and facilitating sign languages, Braille,
augmentative and alternative communication etc. in
official interactions
(UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, 2006)
Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kollak
EyeTrack4all Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kollak
Main Goals
Expand the group of users
→ get in contact with potential users, facilitate tests
Provide further information
→ a check list for users and professionals (online manual)
Use new media to inform and approach potential users
→ public video portals showing how affected people are using
gaze control
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Research Strategies
Interviews with experts
Observations of users
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Expert Users of Gaze Control (1)
Child with cerebral palsy (CP)
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Expert Users of Gaze Control (2)
Adult with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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Gaze Control in Acute Care Settings
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AAC Setting
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environment control
selection? (hard- and software)
family, friends, informal and professional helpers
needs + abilities + experience
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Gaze Control Online Manual
1. Analysis of Needs
2. Individual Abilities
3. Counselling
4. Using Gaze Control
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Three documentaries on YouTube
Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kollak
EyeTrack4all Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kollak
Thank you for your attention!
www.eyetrack4all.de
