Accessibility and Inclusiveness of New Information and Communication
  Technologies for Disabled Users and Content Creators in the Metaverse
Petar Radanliev David De Roure Peter Novitzky Ivo Sluganovic
Despite the proliferation of Blockchain Metaverse projects, the inclusion of
physically disabled individuals in the Metaverse remains distant, with limited
standards and regulations in place. However, the article proposes a concept of
the Metaverse that leverages emerging technologies, such as Virtual and
Augmented Reality, and the Internet of Things, to enable greater engagement of
disabled creatives. This approach aims to enhance inclusiveness in the
Metaverse landscape. Based on the findings, the paper concludes that the active
involvement of physically disabled individuals in the design and development of
Metaverse platforms is crucial for promoting inclusivity. The proposed
framework for accessibility and inclusiveness in Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed
realities of decentralised Metaverses provides a basis for the meaningful
participation of disabled creatives. The article emphasises the importance of
addressing the mechanisms for art production by individuals with disabilities
in the emerging Metaverse landscape. Additionally, it highlights the need for
further research and collaboration to establish standards and regulations that
facilitate the inclusion of physically disabled individuals in Metaverse
projects.