SIGACCESS Best Paper Award

The SIGACCESS Best Paper Award is presented to the individual(s) judged by an awards committee to have written the best paper appearing in the ASSETS conference proceedings. Recipients are presented with a certificate from ACM at the conference.

The 2018 SIGACCESS Best Paper was awarded to:

Modeling the Speed and Timing of American Sign Language to Generate Realistic Animations

Sedeeq Al-khazraji, Larwan Berke, Sushant Kafle, Peter Yeung and Matt Huenerfauth

Photo of Joanna McGrenere, Matt Huenerfauth, Larwan Berke, Sushant Kafle, and David Flatla with Matt, Larwan and Sushant holding their ACM certificate

From left to right: Joanna McGrenere, Matt Huenerfauth, Larwan Berke, Sushant Kafle, and David Flatla

SIGACCESS Best Student Paper Award

The SIGACCESS Best Student Paper Award is presented to the individual(s) judged by an awards committee to have written the best student paper appearing in the ASSETS conference proceedings. To be considered for the Best Student Paper Award, the student must be the first author.

The 2018 SIGACCESS Best Student Paper was awarded to:

Interdependence as a Frame for Assistive Technology Research and Design

Cynthia Bennett, Erin Brady and Stacy Branham

Photo of Joanna McGrenere, Cynthia Bennett, Stacy Branham, and David Flatla with Cynthia holding ACM certificates.

From left to right, Joanna McGrenere, Cynthia Bennett, Stacy Branham, and David Flatla.

Selection Process for Best Paper Award and Best Student Paper Award

Based on the technical paper reviews, the Program Chair selects a shortlist of best paper candidates. These are discussed and reviewed by a selection committee drawn from the program committee. Membership on this selection committee is limited to those who have no conflict of interest with the shortlisted papers, as defined by the ACM SIGACCESS Conflict of Interest Policy.

Major Awards in the Field of Computer Accessibility

SIGACCESS Award for Outstanding Contributions to Computing and Accessibility

The SIGACCESS Award for Outstanding Contributions to Computing and Accessibility recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the development of computing technologies that improve the accessibility of media and services to people with disabilities. The award includes a $1000 honorarium, an award certificate of recognition, and an invitation for the recipient to present a keynote talk at the ASSETS Conference. The award is presented every other year. The selection process is available at the SIGACCESS website.

The 2018 recipient of this award was Judy Brewer.

SIGACCESS ASSETS Paper Impact Award

The SIGACCESS ASSETS Paper Impact Award is presented every other year (odd-numbered years) to the authors of an ASSETS conference paper presented 10 or more years prior to the award year which has had a significant impact on computing and information technology that addresses the needs of persons with disabilities. The award includes a $500 prize and a plaque.