Step into a familiar open-plan kitchen and lounge during mid-morning, where sunlight filters through blinds and everyday objects clutter the space. This PC simulation experience, developed with Mercy Connect, recreates challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities and high care needs. Players gain firsthand insight into how routine interactions can feel altered, fostering better communication between advocates and those with disabilities.
The simulation highlights effects common to diverse support needs, revealing obstacles often overlooked. Disability support organizations emerge as key helpers in addressing these hurdles. Advocates and support professionals find this hands-on approach builds essential understanding.
Warning: This experience features flashing images and is not suitable for photosensitive viewers.
It's mid-morning, and the sun peaks through blinds into an open-plan kitchen and lounge. A darkened television reflects the rest of the room—a familiar place, a little unkempt and filled with everyday objects. What would it be like if this recognisable place suddenly became the backdrop for some very unfamiliar challenges?
Developed in partnership with support services not-for-profit Mercy Connect, this experience explores the efficacy of an immersive approach to strengthening communication and understanding between advocates and people with a disability by simulating a variety of effects that may be familiar to those with diverse and high care needs.
You'll learn through first-hand experience how many of the interactions generally taken for granted may look or feel different other people. Most importantly, you will recognise these difficulties and how disability support organisations play an important role in helping people to overcome their challenges.
By purchasing this experience, you are supporting our continued efforts to develop software that explores essential physical and mental health subject matter.
