Virtual Reality for Helping the Hard of Hearing
June 17 - June 27
Book a visit to LDDI’s Studio B Discovery Lab for this special presentation held in collaboration with the Emerging Media Lab (EML).
Explore the Enhanced Auditory Reality Simulation for Improved Mapping (EARSIM), a virtual reality (VR) tool created by EML that helps people with hearing loss improve their sound localization ability, thereby improving overall quality of life. This project develops a VR program to improve sound localization using a naturalistic environment with adaptive difficulty. As users improve, visual cues fade and ambient noise increases, providing clear markers of progress. It serves both as a training tool for audiologists and a way to enhance users’ quality of life.
This exhibition offers valuable insights into how technology can help address real-world accessibility challenges, demonstrating practical applications of VR in teaching and learning and inclusive design.
How It Works:
This presentation is available on demand as a field trip experience at Studio B Discovery Lab. Faculty of Education instructors can book a session and bring their students for an engaging, hands-on learning opportunity. Faculty of Education instructors, faculty, and staff are also welcome to book a visit to experience the presentation individually or with a group.
For booking contact us at lddi.educ@ubc.ca
Dates:
June 17–27, 2025
Location:
Studio B Discovery Lab – Scarfe 1009
Facilitators:
LDDI Team