Headsets for Hope: Out and about with Virtual Reality

Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Knowledge Exchange

Description

This project builds on a pilot project using virtual reality (VR) to help young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to overcome travel-related anxieties. Three local schools and UON students use VR equipment and cameras to explore the theme of travel independence. They create a resource bank of experiences and training materials to enable schools to deliver tailored interventions that build independence, confidence, and self-regulation in travel scenarios. This initiative enhances community engagement, and accessibility, while reducing reliance on one-to-one support and improving long-term wellbeing for SEND pupils. 
Period12 Jun 2025
Event titleMerged Futures 7
Event typeConference
LocationNorthampton, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of RecognitionRegional

Keywords

  • virtual reality
  • inclusive technology
  • transport
  • special educational needs

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    Project: Internal Fund › Public and Community Engagement