C. Scott Young
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C. Scott Young is a leading voice in accessible computing, with a focus on how telepresence and remote participation technologies shape inclusive education. His most cited work, “Does Robotic Telepresence Make the Classroom Accessible?” (2023, 7 citations), critically examines the promise and pitfalls of telepresence robots in learning environments. Rather than accepting these systems at face value, Young systematically reveals, catalogues, and analyzes their limitations—showing how they can paradoxically create new barriers for remote participants. This foundational study has become a touchstone for researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of human-computer interaction and disability studies, prompting a necessary rethinking of what “access” truly means in digitally mediated spaces. Young’s contributions are particularly notable for their methodological rigor and their direct relevance to real-world classroom design. By foregrounding the lived experiences of remote users, his work challenges techno-solutionist narratives and advocates for more thoughtful, user-centered approaches to educational technology. For students and researchers, Young’s research offers a compelling model of how to critically evaluate emerging technologies while keeping equity and inclusion at the center of inquiry.
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- 1Does Robotic Telepresence Make the Classroom Accessible?7 citations · 2023