Mobile game accessibility guidelines for users with dual concurrent disabilities: a systematic literature review

Abdoulqadir, Chra ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6313-1421 and Loizides, Fernando ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0531-6760 2026. Mobile game accessibility guidelines for users with dual concurrent disabilities: a systematic literature review. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction 10.1080/10447318.2026.2651346

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Abstract

While existing research extensively addresses single impairments, such as vision, speech, hearing, or motor disabilities, limited attention has been given to users with overlapping accessibility needs. This systematic literature review examines current accessibility guidelines for mobile games. It compiles current guidelines for four physical impairments as well as universal guidelines. It then applies these guidelines for systems targeting users with dual concurrent disabilities. Following the PRISMA framework, 61 relevant studies were analysed to extract guidelines applicable to five dual disability combinations: blindness and speech, blindness and dexterity, speech and hearing, speech and dexterity, and hearing and dexterity. The review shows the dominant focus on visual impairments, the lack of emphasis on user satisfaction in accessible projects, and limited adoption of emerging technologies for accessibility. Even though empirical validation remains limited, findings show that many guidelines can be adapted to support users with dual impairments, with potential contributions using emerging technologies.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	In Press
Schools:	Schools > Computer Science & Informatics
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis Group
ISSN:	1044-7318
Funders:	GOOGLE
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	21 April 2026
Date of Acceptance:	21 March 2026
Last Modified:	02 Aug 2026 00:08
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/186479

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