Abstract
This paper provides a review of current initiatives in providing alternative user interfaces for virtual worlds such as Second Life. These initiatives address various accessibility issues as for the visual, hearing and motion impaired rather than for the intellectual or cognitive special needs communities. These initiatives cover the use of variable sound for 3D simulation, haptic devices and have the potential to provide enhanced social interactions for both the general and the special needs communities.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference Web Based Communities, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 24-26 July 2008 |
| Publisher | International Association for Development of the Information Society |
| Pages | 39-46 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789728924652 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Event | IADIS International Conference Web Based Communities - Duration: 24 Jul 2008 → … |
Conference
| Conference | IADIS International Conference Web Based Communities |
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| Period | 24/07/08 → … |