The 3rd Workshop on Accessibility and Inclusion (3WAI) is an academic event focused on research related to accessibility in digital technologies and inclusion. These are current and increasingly essential topics to enable a greater number of people to use these technologies autonomously in their daily lives, regardless of their limitations, whether permanent or temporary. In fact, one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is to “empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, economic status, or any other condition.” Focusing on accessibility and inclusion in computational systems is essential to ensure that these technological solutions can be used by everyone, regardless of their physical, sensory, or cognitive abilities. By promoting technologies that remove barriers and foster full participation, we promote not only equity of access but also the creation of fairer and more inclusive digital environments.

The main objectives of 3WAI are:

  • Promote dialogue among scientific, academic, and professional communities in the Ibero-American context, contributing to the expansion of more accessible and inclusive digital technologies.
  • Disseminate and present research results and advances in the development of accessible and inclusive technologies, including applications in education, healthcare, entertainment, industrial processes, among others.
  • Establish collaborative links among professionals, academia, industry, and/or government.
  • Consolidate the work carried out in previous editions of the workshop, so that LATAM contributes to scientific and technological development in accessibility and inclusion.

The topics of this workshop include, but are not limited to:

Accessible Interfaces:

  • Methodologies for developing accessible interfaces.
  • Accessible interface design.
  • Development of accessible systems.
  • Guidelines for accessible digital resources.

Assistive Technologies:

  • Inclusive technologies.
  • Innovations in assistive technologies.
  • Adaptive interfaces.
  • Artificial intelligence applied to assistive technologies.

Accessibility in Digital Games:

  • Accessible digital games.
  • Guidelines for the development of accessible games.
  • New accessibility models and technologies for games.

Accessibility and Inclusion in Industrial Processes and Services:

  • Adaptation of automation tools.
  • Accessible software for work environments.

Digital Inclusion in Education:

  • Inclusive learning.
  • Adaptability to educational contexts.
  • Open-access and accessible educational resources.
  • Lifelong learning.

Artificial Intelligence and Accessibility:

  • Use of AI to develop accessible tools.
  • Intelligent accessible ecosystems.
  • Accessible smart cities.

Accessibility Evaluation:

  • Accessibility evaluation tools.
  • New methodologies for evaluating accessibility.
  • Processes and standards to ensure accessibility.

3WAI includes activities such as:

  • Presentations of research papers and article exhibitions on recent projects, including theoretical, experimental, and applied studies.

The workshop is aimed at:

  • Researchers and academics working in areas related to human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and interactive systems.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students interested in research and development of interactive/intelligent technologies.
  • Professionals from the technology sector who wish to share and/or learn about advances and trends in the field of intelligent interactive systems.
  • Enthusiasts and curious individuals seeking to learn more about the possibilities and applications of these technologies in everyday life.

3WAI aims to establish itself as a reference forum within the Ibero-American community for the dissemination and discussion of research on accessibility in digital technologies and inclusion. The workshop is expected to promote new collaborations, inspire the development of innovative projects, and contribute to the formation of a strong and active community in this field.

  • MarĂ­a Amelia Eliseo (Universidad Presbiteriana Mackenzie) – Brasil
  • Ismar Franco (Universidad Presbiteriana Mackenzie) – Brasil
  • Leandro Florez (Universidad Antonio JosĂ© Camacho) – Colombia