BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 1, 2021 – Link To VR, an VR/AR media agency has partnered with Viability, Bodyswaps, CleanBox and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) to deliver Project (VR)², a virtual reality training initiative designed to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities and other societal disadvantages. This first-of-its-kind project will help people who are chronically under-served and marginalized build the vital skills required to advance their ability in gaining and maintaining employment. "In addition to leveraging technology which can increase the speed of training by over 400% (PwC), Project (VR)² delivers content in a way that participants find both fun and engaging,” said Edward Zemba, CEO, Link To VR.
Link To VR, an XR media agency in Boston, MA was hired by Viability, Springfield, MA a human service provider, to deploy the innovative VR training program. London-based Bodyswaps, was selected as the immersive learning platform for the project. Bodyswaps offers a soft-skills simulator much the same way companies such as Boeing leverage flight simulations. “In VR, learners are able to take risks and try new things without the fear of judgement. It’s helping them overcome their fears, build confidence, gain skills, and begin to advocate for themselves.” says Kristin Rotas, Viability Director.
Link To VR worked with Oculus Business to leverage their business-class version of the Quest 2 headset. In order to ensure a safe and effective deployment during COVID-19, Link To VR also brought in Nashville-based, Cleanbox Technology as a partner in the project. Cleanbox uses UVC rays to eradicate 99.999% of viruses, bacteria, and fungi, essentially decontaminating the headset for reuse.
Project (VR)² expanded significantly when the MRC provided assisted funding. The growing collaboration seeks to inspire this new training initiative and encourage other states to bring about technological changes to their current rehabilitation efforts. To learn more about Project (VR)², contact Shaily Prajapati at shaily.p@linktovr.com, or register here to attend a free virtual event outlining the collaborative effort on May 25, 12:30pm (EDT.) A highlight video of the Project (VR)², can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQw-2eEErRc
Project (VR)² Partners:
Viability (www.viability.org) is a community-based human-services agency providing employment services, vocational and life-skills training, and other supports to more than 4,000 individuals across five US states. Viability is committed to helping build a world where individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages can realise their full potential.
Contact: Kristin Rotas, krotas@viability.org
Link To VR (www.linktovr.com) is an XR media agency which helps organizations implement growth-based solutions using the VR/AR platform. Link To VR offers in-house development and partnering opportunities to help organizations leverage the transformative technology of spatial computing. Whether it’s on-boarding an organization’s leadership, or designing a custom XR solution, Link To VR is committed to helping their clients leverage the full potential of the rapidly growing XR platform.
Contact: Shaily Prajapati, shaily.p@linktovr.com
