Computer Science
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Video-sharing platforms offer a unique avenue for people with disabilities (PWDs) to highlight their experiences, including the challenges and accessibility barriers they face. While creators with disabilities effectively use these platforms to share their life struggles and advocate for societal changes, the scope of research exploring the nature of the discourse activities related to disability challenges remains limited. Our study addresses this gap by conducting a comprehensive qualitative content analysis of 468 videos posted by YouTubers with a range of disabilities, including vision, speech, mobility, hearing, and cognitive and neural impairments. Our findings reveal a predominant discussion on stigma and lack of support. YouTube is also used to share difficulties related to communication and systemic problems. Creators with disabilities also share experiences with technologies and public and private environments, through which they discuss accessibility issues and solutions. Building on our analysis, we propose future research directions aimed at enhancing the experience and support for disability communities on video-sharing platforms.
Publication Title
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
Publication Date
11-2024
Volume
8
Issue
CSCW2
ISSN
2573-0142
DOI
10.1145/3686946
Keywords
barrier, difficulty, disability, discourse, video, YouTube
Repository Citation
Niu, Shuo, "Please Understand My Disability: An Analysis of YouTubers’ Discourse on Disability Challenges" (2024). Computer Science. 237.
https://commons.clarku.edu/faculty_computer_sciences/237
APA Citation
Niu, S., Liu, L., & Bian, Y. (2024). Please Understand My Disability: An Analysis of YouTubers' Discourse on Disability Challenges. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 8(CSCW2), 1-25.
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