Ask the Expert Session – Breaking Barriers in the Metaverse: Improving Accessibility

Description

The metaverse has the potential to significantly improve accessibility by providing innovative solutions that enhance inclusivity and participation for individuals with various abilities. In this virtual realm, customizable avatars and environments allow people to tailor their digital experiences to accommodate different needs and preferences. For those with physical disabilities, the metaverse offers an alternative space where mobility challenges may be overcome, enabling social interactions, work engagements, and recreational activities that might be limited in the physical world. Additionally, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies in the metaverse can create immersive experiences that transcend physical barriers, opening up new possibilities for communication, education, and entertainment.  

As the metaverse continues to evolve, this Ask the Expert session aimed to explore how accessibility standards in the context of metaverse can revolutionize and foster a more inclusive and diverse digital landscape for people of all abilities.  

Target Audience

Participation is open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation is free of charge. 

Note: By registering for this event, you agree for ITU (the event organizer and data controller) to process your personal data for the organization and management of the event in accordance with the ITU Data Protection and Privacy Policy. The personal data you submit as part of the registration and your participation in the event will be used by ITU for the organization, management, and follow-up of the event, including managing attendance and for internal ITU administrative requirements. The event is taking place via Zoom, and it will be recorded. You can read here Zoom’s privacy notice on how it processes your personal data. The event video recording will be made publicly available on ITU’s event webpage to raise awareness and promote standardization aiming at knowledge-transfer and bridging the standardization gap. For any questions or requests concerning your personal data, including your inclusion in video, you can contact ITU at digitaltransformation@itu.int.