Virtual Reality for Health and Wellbeing of People with Disabilities

Sri Kurniawan, Sarah E. Anderson, Aviv Elor, Jared Duval, Alan Lee, Hilary Touchett

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Abstract

Immersive Virtual reality (VR) offers a transformative medium to enhance health and well-being for individuals with situational, temporary, or permanent disabilities. This panel brings together diverse experts to discuss the latest advances and potential of VR across physical and cognitive health domains. We delve into promising applications for disability-specific support, accessible physical and occupational therapies, and assistive technologies, exploring both opportunities and challenges in inclusivity, user interactions and accessibility. The discussion navigates ethical and interaction considerations and paves the way for future research and development, ultimately aiming to invite developers of VR-based interactive systems and experiences for individuals with disabilities to develop VR interactions that are accessible, user-friendly, and respectful for all users, including those with disabilities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCHI 2024 - Extended Abstracts of the 2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Sytems
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Electronic)9798400703317
DOIs
StatePublished - May 11 2024
Event2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Sytems, CHI EA 2024 - Hybrid, Honolulu, United States
Duration: May 11 2024May 16 2024

Publication series

NameConference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Sytems, CHI EA 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHybrid, Honolulu
Period5/11/245/16/24

Keywords

  • Accessibility
  • Disability
  • Immersive Virtual Reality
  • Inclusion
  • Serious Games

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Software

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