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Universal Access aims at providing the capability of accessing (computer generated) information to all members of society -- a current NSF wide focus
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e.g. generate audio versions of images and text for the blind
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e.g. provide alternatives to mouse and keyboard for those with physical difficulties using conventional devices.
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"WebWindows" simplifies this task as implies all information has a pretty uniform interface and it appears that it is now technically possible to provide very powerful universal human computer interfaces
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Adherence to W3C document object model enables elegant infrastructure
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NeatTools and other assistive technology allows general body signals (e.g. muscle movement) to be read into PC, calibrated and used to mimic keyboard and mouse
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This technology allows enhanced multi-modal HCI for those without disabilities
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TangoInteractive's shared event model of collaboration allows one to share information with different optimized views for each participant
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