XR Access Initiative
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Contents
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Background
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Community Statement of Needs
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Strategy Development Approach
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Strategy Committee
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Our Purpose
Our organization’s purpose / reason for being…
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Our Core Values
Essential and enduring principles that guide the behavior of the organization.
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Our Stakeholders
An updated view of our stakeholders.
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Researchers | Creators | Platforms & Associations | Policy & Education | Consultants & Employers |
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Our Mission
To make XR accessible to all by building a diverse community that connects stakeholders, catalyzes shared and sustained action, and provides valuable, informative resources.
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Our Vision
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Sustaining XR Access
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Technology�(Feasibility)
Users�(Necessity & �Desirability)
Business�(Viability)
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Proposed Work Streams
The 6 existing Working Groups will transition to 3 new internal work streams.
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Focus: Business
Focus: Tech
Focus: Users
Inclusive Design for XR
Accessible Development of XR
Business Cases for Inclusive XR
bcXR
idXR
adXR
Defines what accessible XR means and maintains the ideal.
Makes it possible to develop accessible XR applications.
Shows what XR can do, creates demand for accessible XR.
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Work Stream: Inclusive Design for XR
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Focus: Users
Inclusive Design for XR
idXR
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Objectives - idXR
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| 90 Days (Jan-April 2021) | 1 Year (December 2021) | 5 Years (December 2025) |
idXR 1: Amplify and Empower People with Disabilities |
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idXR 2: Curate Inclusive Design Resources |
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idXR 3: Support Inclusive Pathways to XR Roles |
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Work Stream: Accessible Development of XR
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Focus: Tech
Accessible Development of XR
adXR
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Objectives - adXR
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| 90 Days (Jan-April 2021) | 1 Year (December 2021) | 5 Years (December 2025) |
adXR 1: Standards & Platforms Partnerships |
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adXR 2: Evaluating Accessible Development |
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adXR 3: XR Content Authoring |
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Work Stream: Business Cases for Inclusive XR
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Focus: Business
Business Cases for Inclusive XR
bcXR
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Objectives - bcXR
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| 90 Days (Jan-April 2021) | 1 Year (December 2021) | 5 Years (December 2025) |
bcXR 1: Develop the “Business Case” |
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bcXR 2: Document Stories of Commercially Successful Inclusive XR Tech |
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bcXR 3: Develop Materials for Specific Audiences |
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Proposed Engagement Teams
Two new engagement teams will engage and connect researchers and industry parties.
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Focus: Business
Focus: Tech
Focus: Users
Inclusive Design for XR
Accessible Development of XR
Business Cases for Inclusive XR
bcXR
idXR
adXR
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Stakeholder Catalyst Team (SCT)
XR Access Research Network (XARN)
SCT: Listens to community; informs work streams and circulates outputs to XR ecosystem
XARN: Connects and enables research on XR accessibility
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Stakeholder Catalyst Team (SCT)
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Stakeholder Catalyst Team (SCT), Cont’d
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XR Access Research Network (XARN)
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XR Access Research Network (XARN)
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XR Access Research Network (XARN), Cont’d
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XR Access Research Network (XARN)
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Functional Organization - Short Term (Early 2021)
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Inclusive Design for XR (idXR) Work Stream Leader(s)
Accessible Development of XR (adXR) Work Stream Leader(s)
Business Cases for Inclusive XR (bcXR) Work Stream Leader(s)
Work Streams (Volunteer-Led)
idXR Activity Leaders
idXR Contributors
adXR Activity Leaders
adXR Contributors
bcXR Activity Leaders
bcXR Contributors
Stakeholder Catalyst Team (SCT) Participants
Advisory Panel Members (5-7)
Advisory Panel (Volunteer)
Early in 2021, XR Access will add an Advisory Panel and continue being led by Cornell Tech, Verizon and PEAT. The three new work streams will be implemented, and people to work in the Stakeholder Catalyst Team and Research Network will be identified. The initiative will work on an operational plan to be implemented longer term.
Co-Director, Overall Initiative
Leadership (Funded)
Co-Director, Research Network
Coordinator, XR Access Work Streams & �Stakeholder Catalyst
Research Network Participants
Research Network Coordinator(s)
A key part of the initiative is to ensure that people with disabilities serve at all levels:
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Functional Organization - Long Term (Late 2021+)
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Inclusive Design for XR (idXR) Work Stream Leader(s)
Accessible Development of XR (adXR) Work Stream Leader(s)
Business Cases for Inclusive XR (bcXR) Work Stream Leader(s)
Work Streams (Volunteer-Led)
idXR Activity Leaders
idXR Contributors
adXR Activity Leaders
adXR Contributors
bcXR Activity Leaders
bcXR Contributors
Stakeholder Catalyst Team (SCT) Participants
Advisory Panel Members (5-7)
Advisory Panel (Volunteer)
In Late 2021 and beyond, XR Access will implement a more formal operation, securing additional funds to staff additional leadership roles to support tech infrastructure, marketing, memberships, fundraising and more. Memberships and fundraising processes will be put in place, as well as growing the Research Network participation.
Co-Director, Overall Initiative
Leadership (Funded)
Co-Director, Research Network
Coordinator, XR Access Work Streams
Coordinator, Stakeholder Catalyst
Research Network Participants
Research Network Coordinator(s)
Lead, Marketing & Infrastructure
Lead, Memberships & Fundraising
A key part of the initiative is to ensure that people with disabilities serve at all levels:
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Proposed Funding Model & Benefits
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Funding Type | Funding Source | Suggested �Contribution (year) | Benefits |
Funders | Leaders. Business leaders supporting the overall effort. | $$$$ |
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Champions, Foundations & Government Orgs. For-profit members from larger (1000+ employee) organizations, large foundations, government orgs. | $$$ | ||
Startups / Small Businesses. For-profit members from startups or businesses less than 1000 employees. | $$ | ||
Individual Members. Individual consultants, entrepreneurs or non-academic members. | $$ | ||
Researcher & Educators | Academic Researchers. Academic researchers or educators. | Free |
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Govt/NGO. Members from non-academic non-profits such as government, NGOs, etc. | Free | ||
Sponsors | Research Sponsors. Funders or sponsors of research activities. | Varies |
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Event Sponsors. Sponsors of larger events or workshops. | Varies | ||
Resource Sponsors. Sponsors of publications, practice library, or technical infrastructure. | Varies | ||
General Public | Members of the general public, media, or other groups interested in the work of the initiative. | $ |
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Community Review & Feedback Process
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Thanks for your feedback
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