Multi-modal Spatial Object Localization in Virtual Reality for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People

Mirzaei, Mohammadreza; Kán, Peter; Kaufmann, Hannes

doi:10.1109/vr50410.2021.00084

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“…Furthermore, work has explored to what extent AR software solutions can support wider social environment representation and social communication support, namely in improving vocal pronunciation and language learning [63], or for improving parental and child communications [64]. Finally, AR/VR assistive software research has reported on novel AR/VR tools for visualising sign language communication [65] and for supporting enriched environment object localisation [66].…”

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Inclusive AR/VR: accessibility barriers for immersive technologies

Creed

Al-Kalbani

Theil

et al. 2023

Univ Access Inf Soc

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Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) hold significant potential to transform how we communicate, collaborate, and interact with others. However, there has been a lack of work to date investigating accessibility barriers in relation to immersive technologies for people with disabilities. To address current gaps in knowledge, we led two multidisciplinary Sandpits with key stakeholders (including academic researchers, AR/VR industry specialists, people with lived experience of disability, assistive technologists, and representatives from national charities and special needs colleges) to collaboratively explore and identify existing challenges with AR and VR experiences. We present key themes that emerged from Sandpit activities and map out the interaction barriers identified across a spectrum of impairments (including physical, cognitive, visual, and auditory disabilities). We conclude with recommendations for future work addressing the challenges highlighted to support the development of more inclusive AR and VR experiences.

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