Edito⎜XR, accessibility and inclusion: a world that’s too virtual?

Catherine Ertzscheid

(This article was originaly published in French) If accessibility, enshrined in French law, is everyone's business, what is it like in the world of XR? Embracing the themes of accessibility and inclusion brings to light a wide range of issues, so vast is the subject. From strategic thinking and concept definition to the distribution of […]

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