Inclusive VR through Inclusive Co-Design with Neurodiverse Learners

• Published in: 2021 7th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) pp. 1 - 5
• Main Authors: Dahlstrom-Hakki, Ibrahim, Edwards, Teon, Larsen, Jamie, Alstad, Zachary, Belton, Gerald, Lougen, Daniel, Santana, Daniel
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Immersive Learning Research Network 17.05.2021
• Subjects: autism; co-design; Games; neurodiverse; Stakeholders
• DOI: 10.23919/iLRN52045.2021.9459322

This paper reports on a fully inclusive co-design process of an informal VR science game intended to be accessible to a broad range of learners. The co-design embraces the 'nothing about us without' us movement by ensuring that stakeholder voices have a prominent role throughout the design process. In the project described in this paper, professional designers and researchers work with a team of neurodiverse stakeholders as peer members of the design team. The design process is described, and the findings based on feedback from all co-design participants is reported. Recommendations for others in the field are provided to help guide those interested in implementing an effective and inclusive co-design process.