Disabled-Led Sociotechnical Research Lab at Purdue University
My research spans multiple disciplines, including Science & Technology Studies, Critical Disability Studies, Human-Computer Interaction, Design Methods, and Media Studies. Through the interconnected theoretical foundations of these disciplines, I have…
Executive functions (EF) are a collection of cognitive domains governing task initiation, motor planning, attention, and goal-oriented action. Difficulties with EF have marked impacts on adaptive living skills, learning outcomes,…
The purpose of this project is to develop participatory research skills among Robotics Researchers in the United States to support more effective research outcomes, direct benefits to participant groups, and…
AccessComputing awarded a Mini Grant for 5000 dollars to fund a website series supporting researchers to integrate disability theory into their research projects and agendas. This series was led by…
Research in technologies “for” autism is currently experiencing a crisis of epistemological commitments. Prior work has noted how HCI for neurocognitive disability has been dominated by motivations of “fixing”, paternalistic…
In October 2018, the Twitter hashtag #DoctorsAreDickheads began trending after YouTube blogger Stevie Boebi released a video discussing her years of experiencing medical gaslighting and dismissal, as well as her…
Eye gaze controls for computer devices are an essential technology for survivors of spinal cord injury and other conditions affecting arm and hand mobility. However, many users find it difficult…
The internet can be a dangerous place for people with photosensitive epilepsy and photophobic migraines. In this research project, our lab explores interventions in community awareness, technology development norms, design…
Natalie Lam is a current sophomore at Purdue University pursuing a major in UX Design with a Collaborative Leadership Certificate and a minor in Computer Science and Design and Innovation.…
Sondos AlRqibat is a Ph.D. student interested in how gamified experiences (such as VR and AR) can provide more effective and engaging cognitive assessments. research falls within the areas of…