Game design for visually-impaired individuals: Creativity and innovation theories and sensory substitution devices influence on virtual and physical navigation skills

Game design for visually-impaired individuals: Creativity and innovation theories and sensory substitution devices influence on virtual and physical navigation skills

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This action research Exfoliant study examined the design elements of three VR games that used an HTC VIVE VR helmet, two HTC game controllers, and a VR horse simulator for functionality and transferability to orientation and mobility (O&M) education for visually impaired individuals.The functionality of the VR games was tested with a visually-impaired individual based upon five characteristics that are important to Wallets O&M education: perimeter scanning then grid scanning, hearing, touch, smell, and perceptions of body positions.The horse simulator has potential benefits for proprioception and kinesthesia development.The inconsistent haptic feedback requires redesign consideration for inclusion within VR games and systems for O&M education.