This research paper was presented at the Fourth African Human Computer Interaction Conference (opens in new tab) (AfriCHI 2023), the pan-African conference on interactive digital technology design. Online health communities can be a lifeline for people seeking healthcare support, enabling them to share experiences, ask questions, and receive help. These are particularly vital in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs), where  

CECILY MORRISON: Thank you, Gretchen. KAROLINA PAKĖNAITĖ: Yeah, thank you. HUIZINGA: Before we hear more about Find My Things, let’s get to know the both of you. And, Cecily, I’ll start with you. Give us a brief overview of your background, including your training and expertise, and what you’re up to in general right now. We’ll get specific shortly, but I just want to have sort of the umbrella of your raison d’être, or your reason for research being, as […]

Access to information is considered a human right by many global organizations and governments. But even though at least 71 countries mandate the provision of services in sign language, most information resources (like search engines or news sites) are presented in written language only. Sign languages are the primary means of communication for about 70 million d/Deaf people worldwide, and are also used by hearing family members, friends, and colleagues. While over 300 sign  

This research is being presented at the Agami Summit 2023 (opens in new tab), an annual forum in Maharashtra, India, for innovation in the field of law and justice.