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The Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure (GPII) project aims to address the challenges posed by the expanding influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on daily functions, particularly for individuals with functional limitations. By fostering a collaborative environment among users, ICT providers, and assistive technology (AT) developers, GPII enables the customization and enhancement of digital interfaces. Users can tailor their experiences, while businesses can effectively serve diverse needs. With an innovative approach towards open integration, GPII facilitates easier access to assistive solutions and empowers users to control their accessibility preferences. ###
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The Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure@ DevAcc2012Jim 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
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