Sensory Space: Redefining Accessibility based on Lived Experience
Publication Date
2025
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
College of Sciences & Mathematics
Department
Math and Computer Science, Department of
Student Level
Undergraduate
SPARK Category
Research
Faculty Advisor
Christina Davis
SPARK Session
Christina Davis christina.davis@belmont.edu College of Sciences & Mathematics Data Science
Presentation Type
Poster
Summary
Disabled individuals often must exert far more energy than most to complete everyday tasks, and business locations are often less accessible than they claim to be online, exacerbating that issue. Over 25% of US adults are disabled, and more will become disabled during their lives, making this problem relevant to many. To address this disparity in location accessibility information, this project has focused on creating a prototype website designed with disabled users in mind, providing accessibility information targeting their specific needs based on customer reviews rather than business claims. This project integrates reviews and business information collected using web-scraping techniques, reviews and business information from open-source datasets of various review platforms, and feedback from disabled individuals as to what they would like to see on a review website designed for them.
Recommended Citation
Niesen, Zoe, "Sensory Space: Redefining Accessibility based on Lived Experience" (2025). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 63.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/63
Comments
This is separate! I present twice!