XR Accessibility and Privacy Challenges for Disabled Users
Explore the critical intersection of Extended Reality (XR) technologies and accessibility in this DEF CON 32 conference talk, where Dylan Fox, Director of Operations for the XR Access Initiative at Cornell Tech, delves into the challenges faced by disabled users in the XR space. Learn about the fundamental barriers preventing disabled individuals from fully participating in XR experiences, understand the complex balance between privacy protection and assistive features, and discover ongoing open-source initiatives aimed at making XR technology universally accessible. Examine important topics including perception hacking, user consent, and the implementation of inclusive XR solutions for socializing, entertainment, and training applications.