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Hannah Erickson
Program Trainer
Hannah, IRISBOND’s US Key Account Manager, is originally from Minnesota but has built her career internationally. She graduated with a BA in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2013, and after working in her home state in special education, she spent 6 years in Spain as a language trainer and international program coordinator. Since joining IRISBOND in 2021, Hannah has used her expertise to combine technology and accessibility. With her technical background as Head of Training & Support, where she provided specialized eye gaze knowledge to the US market, she now serves as US Account Manager to ensure optimal implementation and support for partners nationwide
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The Spectrum of Access: Customizing Eye Gaze Setups for Diverse User Profiles on iPad
What happens when advanced technology meets a complex user? Success often depends on how we 'personalize the bridge' between the eyes and the device. Join us to explore The Spectrum of Access, demonstrating customized eye gaze setups and Oskol 2 configurations for diverse user profiles on the iPad.
Session Description: As eye gaze manufacturers, we believe that personalization is the key to ensuring every user has an optimal and independent experience. In this session, we will dive into "Customizing Eye Gaze Setups for Diverse User Profiles on iPad," moving beyond app selection to focus on the technical foundation of inclusion. We will explore how different hardware and software configurations—using the new Oskol 2—can be tailored to meet the unique needs of every user in any scenario.
The Need for eye gaze Customization. A "one-size-fits-all" approach often leaves the most complex users behind. While choosing the right application is vital, the technical "bridge" between the user and the device is what ultimately determines success.
The session is structured around three core pillars designed to provide participants with actionable technical strategies:
  1. Initial Setup: Positioning and Calibration: We will demonstrate the first steps of using eye gaze. This includes mastering user positioning (distance, angle, and eye-level alignment) and selecting the right calibration method (point count, speed, and feedback) to ensure the system is accurately mapped to the user’s gaze from the very beginning.
  1. User Profile Customization: We will provide specific configuration strategies for three distinct profiles: students with visual fatigue or CVI, users with high spasticity or involuntary movements, and emergent communicators. Participants will learn how to adjust parameters such as dwell time, smoothing, and target area expansion.
  1. The Mainstream Ecosystem: We will showcase how proper technical setups allow users to interact with non-accessibility-native apps (entertainment, education, and social media), fostering true digital independence and social inclusion.
Learning Objectives: This session will use expert-led instruction. Our goal is to empower therapists and educators to stop adapting the user to the technology and start configuring the technology to fit the user. By the end of this session, participants will:
  1. Identify three features in iOS 26 that support eye gaze use in non-accessibility-native iPad apps.
  1. Master User Profile Customization: Learn to fine-tune eye gaze parameters for three specific profiles: the student with visual fatigue, the user with high spasticity/involuntary movements, and the emergent communicator.
  1. Demonstrate one method for optimizing Hiru eye-tracker setup to improve user access to mainstream entertainment apps.
  1. Unlock Native iPad Accessibility: Go beyond communication apps to discover how technical setups allow users to navigate the entire iPad ecosystem for leisure, learning, and independence.
Target Audience: Special Educators, OTs, SLPs, and Assistive Technology specialists looking for expert-level technical strategies.