Advancing Accessibility Through Software Development for Disability and Neurodivergence

Advancing accessibility in software development is not only a technical challenge, but also a commitment to equity, dignity, and inclusion. Examining thoughtful designs and a deep understanding of diverse user experiences can transform digital spaces into environments where everyone can participate fully. By bridging human-centered design with modern engineering practices, developers can create technology that truly serves all users, including those with disabilities and neurodivergent needs. Advancing Accessibility Through Software Development for Disability and Neurodivergence expands upon the different techniques of inclusive software development. This book showcases emerging technologies and development methodologies designed to address the specific needs of individuals with disabilities and those who are neurodivergent. Covering topics such as software development, disabilities, and neurodivergence, this book is an excellent resource for researchers, academicians, software developers, graduate students, and more.

Teresita de Jesús Álvarez Robles is a prominent last year student of Inter-institutional Ph.D. in Computer Science held by the Universidad Veracruzana in Mexico. Her main research topic focuses on User-eXperience, Usability, HCI, Interactive Mobile Systems for blind users, in both Software Engineering and Augmented Reality (AR). She has extended her research across Mexican territory; enriching it with congress presentations and books chapters in Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica and Spain.