Anton Bolfing

Anton Bolfing serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, and leads the Accessible Learning Materials unit since 2021. His academic foundation spans psychology, neurophysiology, and philosophy, with specialized expertise in cognitive and perceptual psychology.

He completed his studies at the University of Zurich, focusing on general psychology, perceptual psychology, cognitive psychology, and visual cognition.

Dr. Bolfing's research integrates cognitive psychology with digital accessibility, with key focuses including:

• Framework Development: Creating the A11y Big Five for efficient accessibility communication
• Educational Technology: Designing accessible digital learning tools for people with disabilities
• Cognitive Accessibility: Applying visual cognition principles to reduce cognitive load for users with learning disabilities
• Institutional Strategy: Advancing systemic adoption of accessibility standards in higher and vocational education

Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strategic shift toward implementing accessibility in vocational training and higher education systems. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks like the A11y Big Five with practical tools such as the Content Accessibility Checker, with growing emphasis on solutions for cognitive disabilities and multilingual accessibility contexts.

As Head of Accessible Learning Materials at ETH, Dr. Bolfing directs institutional strategy for accessible educational resources. He co-founded the Swiss Accessibility Study series and maintains active collaborations with FHNW and international conferences like ICCHP, translating research into national accessibility standards and tool development.