Ethics and Accessibility of Immersive Media Creating an Inclusive Virtual Experiences

Recent advancements in immersive media technology, like virtual and augmented reality, have opened the door to inclusive virtual experiences. But, along with these possibilities come ethical and accessibility issues that need careful consideration. This paper seeks to examine the ethical stance and use of immersive media in order to promote inclusive design by raising issues of accessibility. This study synthesizes recent research on ethics surrounding immersive technology, accessibility best practices, and the literature on inclusive case studies in virtual experiences to propose actionable insights and recommendations for practitioners and policymakers.