Headsets for Hope: Out and about with Virtual Reality

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. 

Period	12 Jun 2025
Event title	Merged Futures 7
Event type	Conference
Location	Northampton, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	Regional