No Barriers Entering into a Virtual World

I love learning more about all the beautiful, amazing people in SL! Quite a few people in SL have disabilities to various degrees and use SL to enable them to interact with other people and to have experiences they cannot have IRL. Recently, I found a place called Virtual Ability, Inc.

Virtual Ability, Inc. helps people with disabilities integrate into Second Life. People with disabilities face many barriers entering into a virtual world. Some can’t type at all, and use voice recognition software to control their computer. Virtual Ability, Inc. helps people with these kind of challenges get into and become successful in virtual worlds like Second Life.

Virtual Ability and Second Life have made a difference in the lives of many people. Click here to see some testimonials. Virtual Ability is more than just a “virtual place.” It is a true community, where individuals who physically live across the globe come together for conversation, learning, social activities, expeditions, and fun. 

Take a look at their upcoming events scheduled. 

I actually saw a documentary called ''Our Digital Selves: My Avatar is Me'', which touch upon the way people with disabilities create representations of themselves in SL. You may be interested in this video below: