Accessible Metaverse: A Theoretical Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the Metaverse
<p dir="ltr">The following article investigates the Metaverse and its potential to bolster digital accessibility for persons with disabilities. Through qualitative analysis, we examine responses from eleven experts in digital accessibility, Metaverse development, disability advocacy,...
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| author | Achraf Othman (17862632) |
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| description | <p dir="ltr">The following article investigates the Metaverse and its potential to bolster digital accessibility for persons with disabilities. Through qualitative analysis, we examine responses from eleven experts in digital accessibility, Metaverse development, disability advocacy, and policy formulation. This exploration uncovers key insights into the Metaverse’s current state, its inherent principles, and the challenges and opportunities it presents in terms of accessibility. The findings reveal a mixed state of inclusivity within the Metaverse, highlighting significant advancements along with notable gaps, especially in integrating assistive technologies and ensuring interoperability across different virtual environments. This study emphasizes the Metaverse’s potential to revolutionize experiences for individuals with disabilities, provided that accessibility is embedded in its foundational design. Ethical and legal considerations, such as privacy, non-discrimination, and evolving legal frameworks, are identified as critical factors that shape an inclusive Metaverse. We propose a comprehensive framework that emphasizes technological adaptation and innovation, user-centric design, universal access, social and economic considerations, and global standards. This framework aims to guide future research and policy interventions to foster an inclusive digital environment in the Metaverse. This paper contributes to the emerging discourse on the Metaverse and digital accessibility, offering a nuanced understanding of its complexities and a roadmap for future exploration and development. This underscores the necessity of a multi-faceted approach that incorporates technological innovation, user-centered design, ethical considerations, legal compliance, and continuous research to create an inclusive and accessible Metaverse.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Multimodal Technologies and Interaction<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mti8030021" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mti8030021</a></p> |
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| spelling | Accessible Metaverse: A Theoretical Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the MetaverseAchraf Othman (17862632)Khansa Chemnad (17346994)Aboul Ella Hassanien (15572857)Ahmed Tlili (1687123)Christina Yan Zhang (7182611)Dena Al-Thani (16864245)Fahriye Altınay (5209784)Hajer Chalghoumi (19342453)Hend S. Al-Khalifa (19342456)Maisa Obeid (19342459)Mohamed Jemni (4486768)Tawfik Al-Hadhrami (5855792)Zehra Altınay (5209790)Information and computing sciencesComputer vision and multimedia computationDistributed computing and systems softwareGraphics, augmented reality and gamesMetaverseaccessibilityframeworkresearch agenda<p dir="ltr">The following article investigates the Metaverse and its potential to bolster digital accessibility for persons with disabilities. Through qualitative analysis, we examine responses from eleven experts in digital accessibility, Metaverse development, disability advocacy, and policy formulation. This exploration uncovers key insights into the Metaverse’s current state, its inherent principles, and the challenges and opportunities it presents in terms of accessibility. The findings reveal a mixed state of inclusivity within the Metaverse, highlighting significant advancements along with notable gaps, especially in integrating assistive technologies and ensuring interoperability across different virtual environments. This study emphasizes the Metaverse’s potential to revolutionize experiences for individuals with disabilities, provided that accessibility is embedded in its foundational design. Ethical and legal considerations, such as privacy, non-discrimination, and evolving legal frameworks, are identified as critical factors that shape an inclusive Metaverse. We propose a comprehensive framework that emphasizes technological adaptation and innovation, user-centric design, universal access, social and economic considerations, and global standards. This framework aims to guide future research and policy interventions to foster an inclusive digital environment in the Metaverse. This paper contributes to the emerging discourse on the Metaverse and digital accessibility, offering a nuanced understanding of its complexities and a roadmap for future exploration and development. This underscores the necessity of a multi-faceted approach that incorporates technological innovation, user-centered design, ethical considerations, legal compliance, and continuous research to create an inclusive and accessible Metaverse.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Multimodal Technologies and Interaction<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mti8030021" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mti8030021</a></p>2024-03-01T00:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.3390/mti8030021https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Accessible_Metaverse_A_Theoretical_Framework_for_Accessibility_and_Inclusion_in_the_Metaverse/26508247CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/265082472024-03-01T00:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | Accessible Metaverse: A Theoretical Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the Metaverse Achraf Othman (17862632) Information and computing sciences Computer vision and multimedia computation Distributed computing and systems software Graphics, augmented reality and games Metaverse accessibility framework research agenda |
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| title | Accessible Metaverse: A Theoretical Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the Metaverse |
| title_full | Accessible Metaverse: A Theoretical Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the Metaverse |
| title_fullStr | Accessible Metaverse: A Theoretical Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the Metaverse |
| title_full_unstemmed | Accessible Metaverse: A Theoretical Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the Metaverse |
| title_short | Accessible Metaverse: A Theoretical Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the Metaverse |
| title_sort | Accessible Metaverse: A Theoretical Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the Metaverse |
| topic | Information and computing sciences Computer vision and multimedia computation Distributed computing and systems software Graphics, augmented reality and games Metaverse accessibility framework research agenda |