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SUMMARY:Co-Creating Virtual Experiences: Fostering Inclusivity and Empathy
  Building
DESCRIPTION:Educator's Forum\n\nJinsil Hwaryoung Seo, Brittany Garcia-Pi, 
 Caleb Kicklighter, and Paul Taele (Texas A&M University)\n\nVirtual realit
 y (VR) can provide transformative educational experiences for individuals 
 with intellectual disabilities (ID). To leverage this aspect in higher edu
 cation, a team of faculty members and a transitional university program co
 llaborated to integrate VR into their support systems. The initial VR expe
 rience sessions led to the development of specialized VR applications desi
 gned to support individuals with ID and raise awareness about their needs 
 in the university setting. We detail a co-design process resulting in two 
 VR projects: one for enhancing job interview skills and another for buildi
 ng empathy by simulating challenges faced by individuals with ID. This pro
 gram highlights the effectiveness of inclusive participatory design in VR 
 development, demonstrating how cross-ability collaboration leads to more a
 ccessible and relevant technological solutions. Our findings underscore VR
 's potential for skill development and fostering empathy, while contributi
 ng to the broader discourse on inclusive technology development and promot
 ing a more inclusive society.\n\nRegistration Category: Enhanced Access, F
 ull Access, Full Access Supporter\n\nLanguage Format: English Language\n\n
 Session Chair: Haoran Xie (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technol
 ogy (JAIST))
URL:https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/program/?id=edu_108&sess=sess293
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