Painting a Picture of Accessible Digital Art

Abstract

Visual creative forms, such as painting and sculpture, are a common expressive outlet and offer an alternative to language-based expression. They are particularly beneficial for those who find language challenging due to an impairment – for example, people with aphasia. However, being creative with digital platforms can be challenging due to the language-based barriers they impose. In this work, we describe an accessible tool called Inker. Inker supports people with aphasia in accessing digital creativity, supported by previously created physical artistic work.