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Last updated on Oct 21, 2024

Your team is hesitant about accessibility features in VR. How can you convince them of its importance?

Persuading your team about the value of VR accessibility is crucial for inclusivity. To navigate this challenge:

Educate on benefits: Explain how accessibility can reach a wider audience and tap into new markets.

Share success stories: Highlight case studies where VR accessibility led to positive outcomes.

Demonstrate empathy: Encourage empathy by having team members experience VR with simulated disabilities.

What strategies have worked for you in promoting accessibility in technology?

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Last updated on Oct 21, 2024

Your team is hesitant about accessibility features in VR. How can you convince them of its importance?

Persuading your team about the value of VR accessibility is crucial for inclusivity. To navigate this challenge:

Educate on benefits: Explain how accessibility can reach a wider audience and tap into new markets.

Share success stories: Highlight case studies where VR accessibility led to positive outcomes.

Demonstrate empathy: Encourage empathy by having team members experience VR with simulated disabilities.

What strategies have worked for you in promoting accessibility in technology?

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Alex Vine

XR Advisor • VR Game Tester • Content Creator
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It is important to explain to the team and generally tell them why you are making the strategic decisions you are making, this will keep everyone in the loop So explain that if your product reaches a larger audience, your company will simply make more money and be able to expand It's also important to mention that you should be on your customer's side and if someone can't get the experience from your app, it will negatively affect the response and the product as a whole

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Nihar Madkaiker

Co-Founder - iXR Labs | AR/VR/MR | Reimaging Higher Education | Edtech | Building Metaverse & Web3.0 Products
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Adding accessibility features can seem like extra work, especially when deadlines are looming. But here's the thing: it's not just about ticking boxes. It's about making our VR experiences awesome for everyone. Imagine a student with motor limitations who can now explore ancient Rome using voice commands, or someone with low vision who can finally experience a virtual museum thanks to spatial audio cues. That's the kind of impact we can have! Plus, when we design with accessibility in mind, we often end up with a better experience for all users. Win-win, right?

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