xraccess-events

Q: Exploring Barriers in XR | Jamie Knight + Lion

When: Wednesday, May 25th at 11am PT/2pm ET Where: Zoom. Please click this link to register. About the Talk XR and the metaverse introduces a whole new realm for users to explore; It brings new barriers and opportunities. The BBC has just published the XR barrier research project to identify some of the most common barriers. In this talk Jamie & Lion share their experiences leading the project and share insights in building XR experiences for audiences anew. About the Speaker Jamie + Lion are an autistic duo who focus on using tech to remove barriers and create positive change. Jamie spend 10 years with the BBC, working in engineering roles before joining and then leading the Digital Accessibility Team. Since leaving the BBC Jamie has been focusing on play and adventures. Working with a wide range of orgs to make cool things happen. All are welcome to attend the XR Access Speaker Series. Once you have registered via this link , a confirmation email with calendar information will be sent to you. Automated closed captions will be provided for this event, if you would like to request an ASL interpreter or any other accommodation, please contact Jessie at jgt43@cornell.edu by Monday, May 23.