Emotions for accessibility. Introduction to the special thematic session

This STS on Emotions for Accessibility is targeted towards the description of affective computing approaches e.g. emotional state detection, emotional state elicitation and their potential usage in the context of users who are disabled or older people. These user groups may gain a lot of benefits from affective computing systems e.g. in support of communication especially none verbal, management of emotional states or stress, or just improving therapy procedures etc.