The DigiMedia Laboratories, LabUA Inclusive and Lab XR, hosted a group of young adults with diverse support needs from the Organization “Pais em Rede” for a co-creation session focused on developing accessible Virtual Reality (VR) games.

The PhD student Débora Dias and the master’s student Rita Simões led the initiative, under the guidance of Professor Mário Varinhos and researcher Oksana Tymoshchuk. The session aimed to involve participants in designing inclusive solutions by valuing their experiences and perspectives.

The young people actively contributed ideas, suggestions, and feedback, providing essential input for a VR game designed to help students with autism participate in team sports. This co-creation approach reinforces the importance of involving end users in designing inclusive technologies, ensuring solutions effectively meet their real needs.

This initiative demonstrates the laboratories’ commitment to promoting inclusion through technological innovation and creating more accessible, equitable digital experiences for all.