Advancing Accessibility Through Software Development for Disability and Neurodivergence - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798337360348

Publisher: Engineering Science Reference, 2026

Synopsis

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.

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About the Authors

Dra. Teresita de Jesus Alvarez Robles , is a full-time professor in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. She holds a degree in Computational Systems Engineering from the Instituto Tecnologico Superior de Xalapa (2011), a Master's degree in User-Centered Interactive Systems (2016), and a PhD in Computer Science (2019) from the Universidad Veracruzana. She has published various research works, including book chapters, journal articles, and conference papers, in the areas of Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience, and User-Centered Design. Recently, she has been working at Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Sur and is a member of a research network (RITIE).

Samuel Montane Banos is a professor - researcher in Departamento Academico de Sistemas Computacionales at Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Information Technologies, both from the same institution (UABCS). He has published various research works, including academic articles and book chapters, in the fields of Software Development and Inclusive Technology. He is currently a member of Grupo de Desarrollo de Tecnologias Inclusivas e Innovacion Tecnologica (GIDTIITEC) and Red Internacional de Tecnologias Inclusivas y Educacion (RITIE).

Dr. Francisco Alvarez Rodriguez , is a Professor of Software Engineering. He holds a BA. in Informatics (1994) and a MA. (1997) from the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes and a EdD degree from the Education Institute of Tamaulipas, Mexico and he is PhD from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He has published research papers in several international conferences in the topics of software engineering and e-learning process. His research interests are software engineering lifecycles for small and medium sized enterprises and software engineering process for e-learning. He is currently president of the National Council for Accreditation of programs and Computing, A.C. (CONAIC)

Edition details

• Publisher: Engineering Science Reference
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798337360348
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 532
• Editor: Álvarez Robles Teresita De Jesús, León Mónica Adriana Carreño, Montané Baños Samuel, Álvarez Rodríguez Francisco Javier, Sandoval Bringas Jesús Andrés