Accessibility Simulation

A pedagogical technique in which learners experience simulated conditions of disability to build understanding of accessibility barriers. Common approaches include simulation games, virtual reality experiences, and exercises that restrict sensory or motor capabilities. While simulations can increase empathy and awareness of accessibility issues among students and professionals, they must be designed carefully to avoid trivializing or misrepresenting the lived experience of people with disabilities, and are most effective when combined with direct engagement with disabled users.