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Generation of accessible diagrams by semantics preserving adaptation

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Diagrams are important components of educational materials. They can be found in various media. Printed media, such as text books, have traditionally been the most commonly used media for educational material, however online electronic resources, such as web pages and e-books, are becoming increasingly popular sources of educational content. Online materials include static diagrams, like text books, but may also include dynamic content such as animations and components that can interact with the user.

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cover image ACM SIGACCESS Accessibility and Computing
ACM SIGACCESS Accessibility and Computing Just Accepted
January 2009
88 pages
ISSN:1558-2337
EISSN:1558-1187
DOI:10.1145/1531930
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Published: 01 January 2009
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