A Video Game Makes Math And English Classes A Full-Body Experience

 An online platform created to help kids in special ed combines physical activity with a virtual world featuring bright colors and animated characters to engage even the shyest students. Read More >

VR aimed at keeping students with autism safe

Some students with autism spectrum disorder are using a virtual reality program to learn how to interact with police in real-world settings in response to concerns that the students' actions could be interpreted as defiant or aggressive by officers. Officials say the goal is to help keep students safe if they have interactions with police.  Education Week (tiered subscription model)

Schools Turn To Virtual Reality To Help Students With Disabilities

Virtual tours and virtual social interactions are giving kids with disabilities a chance to practice life skills in safe spaces before they experience the real thing. Read More ;

Police Turn To Virtual Reality To Train Officers On Those With Special Needs

Virtual reality is being used to help train police in one of the nation's largest cities on how to deal with people who have disabilities or mental health issues as part of a pilot program. Read More ;

How virtual reality can help students with autism

Computer scientists at Western Illinois University are creating a program that uses virtual reality to help students with autism prepare for social interactions during the school day. The program simulates social situations students are likely to encounter in middle school and prompts them to adjust their behavior if necessary.  KHQA-TV (Quincy, Ill.)

Virtual World Provides Haven For Those With Special Needs

People with disabilities often struggle with social interaction, but researchers say the virtual world of Second Life can offer a safe space to socialize and forge meaningful relationships. Read More >

Virtual World May Help Those With Autism Sharpen Social Skills

A 28-year-old with autism is using his personal experience to design a virtual world aimed at helping others on the spectrum improve their social skills. Read More