Exploring Virtual Whiteboard Sessions in Mixed Hearing Environments

Sponsor: Microsoft

Students: Xing He, Mingjia Yu, Shaun Kalweit, Sherry Wang

HCDE master's team

Traditional ideation processes have been challenged due to current hybrid work environments and reliance on telecommunication tools. Our sponsor, Microsoft Teams, offers a platform for collaborative work, including brainstorming with whiteboards. However, these virtual sessions pose accessibility issues for D/deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) individuals. This project aims to address the challenges faced by DHH users of Microsoft Teams Whiteboard during remote meetings and develop a solution to enhance inclusivity and accessibility.