Accessibility Statement for Immersive Worlds Inc.

At Immersive Worlds Inc., we are committed to providing accessible and inclusive interactive experiences for all users, regardless of their abilities. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to explore the exciting worlds we create, whether they are engaging with our games, collaborating in our metaverse, or enjoying our media productions.

This accessibility statement describes our ongoing efforts to ensure that our websites, applications, and virtual environments are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, a set of internationally recognized standards for web accessibility. We understand that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our offerings.

Our commitment to accessibility extends beyond our websites and applications. We are also dedicated to creating accessible experiences within our virtual environments, including our games and metaverse platforms. This includes providing options for customizable controls, alternative input methods, and adjustable visual and auditory settings. We actively solicit feedback from users with disabilities to inform our design and development process and ensure that our experiences are truly inclusive.

Accessibility Features of Our Platforms

We have implemented a variety of features to enhance the accessibility of our platforms:

  • Alternative Text for Images: All images on our websites and within our applications are accompanied by descriptive alternative text, ensuring that users who rely on screen readers can understand the content and purpose of the images.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our websites and applications are designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
  • Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that all text and interactive elements have sufficient color contrast to meet WCAG guidelines, making them easily visible to users with low vision or color blindness.
  • Adjustable Text Size: Users can adjust the text size on our websites and within our applications to suit their individual needs and preferences.
  • Screen Reader Compatibility: Our websites and applications are designed to be compatible with a wide range of screen readers, ensuring that users who rely on these tools can access and understand our content.
  • Captioning and Transcripts: All video and audio content is accompanied by captions and transcripts, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Customizable Controls: Within our games and metaverse platforms, users can customize their controls to suit their individual needs and preferences. This includes options for remapping keys, adjusting sensitivity, and using alternative input methods.
  • Adjustable Visual Settings: Our games and metaverse platforms offer a variety of adjustable visual settings, including options for reducing motion blur, adjusting brightness and contrast, and disabling visual effects that may be distracting or disorienting.
  • Audio Cues and Notifications: We provide audio cues and notifications to alert users to important events and changes within our virtual environments, making them more accessible to users who are blind or have low vision.
  • Voice Chat and Text Chat Options: Our multiplayer games and metaverse platforms offer both voice chat and text chat options, allowing users to communicate with each other in the way that is most comfortable and accessible for them.

We are continuously evaluating and improving our accessibility features to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all our users. We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and technologies and to incorporating them into our design and development process.

WCAG and ARIA Compliance

Immersive Worlds Inc. adheres to the principles outlined in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. We strive to ensure that our digital content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for users with disabilities. We also leverage Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes to enhance the semantic structure of our websites and applications, making them more accessible to screen readers and other assistive technologies.

Our Ongoing Accessibility Roadmap

Accessibility is not a one-time task; it's an ongoing commitment. Here's a glimpse into our future accessibility initiatives:

  • Automated Accessibility Testing: Integrating automated accessibility testing tools into our development pipeline to identify and address potential issues early in the process.
  • User Testing with People with Disabilities: Conducting regular user testing sessions with individuals with disabilities to gather direct feedback and identify areas for improvement.
  • Accessibility Training for Our Team: Providing ongoing accessibility training to our developers, designers, and content creators to ensure that everyone is equipped to create inclusive experiences.
  • Expanding Accessibility Features in Our Metaverse Platform: Implementing new accessibility features within our Metaverse Collaborate platform, such as customizable avatars, virtual assistants, and enhanced communication tools.
  • Partnering with Accessibility Organizations: Collaborating with leading accessibility organizations to share best practices and stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and technologies.

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