EmpowerBox
multisensory box for storytelling with people with intellectual disabilities
Additional information
Authors
Guedes L. S.,
Zanardi I.,
Span S.,
Landoni M.
Type
Article in conference proceedings
Year
2025
Language
English
Abstract
Storytelling is a vital tool for empowering marginalized groups, including those with intellectual disabilities. We can enhance their storytelling experiences through technology, making them more accessible and engaging. In this context, we introduce EmpowerBox, a multisensory storytelling toolkit co-designed with eight participants during a two-day workshop. By embracing multisensoriality—through light, vibration, sound, and tactile elements—the project encourages engagement in storytelling beyond conventional modes of expression. We present how participants crafted their stories and how the process sparked moments of social connection. Our findings highlight the transformative potential of assistive technologies in storytelling and underscore the broader societal benefits of fostering inclusive, creative collaboration.
Keywords
Storytelling, Creativity, Empowerment, Multisensory Box, Accessibility, Intellectual Disability
Conference proceedings
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Pages (or article number)
70-90
Volume
16108
ISBN
9783032049995
ISSN
9783032049988
Diffusion
License
CC BY
Visibility
Public
Status open access
Hybrid
