Virtual World

A computer-simulated environment where users interact with each other and digital objects through graphical representations, often in real time. Virtual worlds range from 2D browser-based platforms to fully immersive 3D social VR environments accessed through head-mounted displays. For people with disabilities, virtual worlds can serve as spaces for social interaction, identity exploration, community building, and disability disclosure, though they also present unique accessibility barriers depending on how their interfaces and interaction models are designed.