The Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure@ DevAcc2012

Jim TobiasSeptember 2012

Raising the Floor

International non-profit organization based in Geneva

Partners in universities, industry, advocacy GPII is the main project

• 8 months into a 4-year, $15 million development program

• US, EU, Canada

What’s the problem? Information and communication technology

(ICT) continues to expand its reach into everyday functions

Mainstream ICT interfaces:• inconsistent and complex• low usability for people with functional limitations

Many AT solutions:• hard to obtain (information, cost)• platform-specific• operate independently• low contextual awareness

What’s the solution?

Create infrastructure where:• users can create and refine their interface needs

and preferences• ICT providers can project their products’ flexible

capabilities• AT providers can develop and deliver targeted

solutions “Roads not cars” Open integration across products and

services

Examples of Services & Features Captions Enhanced audio

• reduce background noise• custom frequency response

Text to speech Enhanced visuals

• font, size, colors, contrast, layout Reminders, contextual clues Personalized touch input

• larger targets• reduce errors

Benefits Users:

• Select your interface once; use it everywhere, automatically

• User control for privacy & security ICT: simple path for enhancing & projecting

a11y AT: easy platform porting; global marketing Enterprises: serve customers, clients, and

employees manageably

How Will GPII Work?

GPII Status & Roadmap

Architecture almost complete Real demos

• Listeners• Personal Needs & Preferences (PNP) server• OS features & some AT products are integrated

High international visibility Moving to implementation in educational

materials Trials in next 12-18 months

Partners & Examples

Amara – crowdsourced captions

Family Ribbon – aggregated online services, simplified interface

AssistMeLive – assistance on demand with a disability focus

Amara

Family Ribbon

AssistMeLive

Thank You!

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