We have another good news story to share. Learn about how we use Virtual Reality to support our clients through our SLES service here at Connex Life.
Virtual reality opens up a whole new world for students with disabilities. They can practice real-world skills in a safe and controlled environment. The best part? They can learn from realistic scenarios without any risks.
Additionally, our SLES participants explore different work environments and participate in interactive job interview simulations.
They can choose preferences from work experience this way and have access to different jobs, such as barber, waiter, office clerk, and many other employment roles.
Virtual Reality, Learning and Benefits
Many people have heard of VR but often haven’t had direct contact or usually they are unsure how this technological feature may be used in a learning and training environment. Did you know that the body and brain remembers VR simulations? Just like real-life experiences.
This is particularly beneficial for participants with a Disability – who are often facing difficulties and challenges in their Daily Living.
We offer a simulated “immersive environment” where we understand the challenges you may be facing, including your specific fears and barriers. With Virtual Reality, you can explore and overcome these challenges in the comfort of your own home or in a controlled environment. It has proven to boost our students’ confidence and their ability to effectively face these challenges in the real world.
Connex Life offers an ever-expanding Virtual World
Here’s a snapshot of what Virtual Reality tools, platforms and apps our participants have access to:
PsyTech Therapy: PsyTech VR is a Virtual Reality therapy platform. This platform assists participants in dealing with and conquering fears, anxieties, phobias, stress, anger, while also offering breathing strategies and techniques to practice relaxation.
InMind 2: InMind 2 is an adventure game. Greatly inspired by the Pixar/Disney movie “Inside Out”, this game focuses on the chemistry behind human emotions.
Virtual Speech: Virtual Speech (AI powered) as the name suggests focuses on those communication soft skills: training on presentation skills, public speaking, sales pitches, remote working and communication skills.
Job Interview: Simulate the experience of a Job Interview via Virtual Reality. Participants practice and hone their interviewing skills in a safe setting. So acing that next job interview is on the cards!
Employer Feedback: VR allows the brain to convert passive knowledge into active patterns of behaviour. It teaches the brain to use real-time feedback (rewarding or corrective), from which participants benefit, as well as their employers.
Sums (Maths): Get ahead and conquer learning Maths with Virtual Reality via brightly coloured graphic setting(s).
Handy English: Learn the English vocabulary and pronunciation. You can navigate with your hands via our controller free VR English language app. No longer will you fumble on those tricky words!
Language Lab: Looking to learn another Language? Language Lab is the perfect way to achieve. It’s fun and simple – this immersive platform, keeps you interested by adding new words as you progress along this learning journey. Great, καλό, grande, 엄청난 !
Art Gallery: Discover and experience the magical world of Art, with the Art Gallery VR. It is an immersive Virtual Reality experience, transporting participants to experience stunning masterpieces found all around the world.
Car Parking: Park, Reverse, Drive. Need to improve your parking skills? The Car Parking Simulator is a realistic & immersive platform offering participants the ability to ace their car parking skills under in different conditions.
Distracted Driving: Whether you are new to driving or need that extra practice, Distracted Driving offers participants the opportunity to determine how hard it is to drive while distracted (i.e. mobile phones). They can also play through themed levels and try for that perfect score! Tempted?
WHS training for electrical work: Stay safe and get on top of WHS training. This Virtual safety training offers real-world WHS scenarios, so participants understand the safety measures and dangerous situations often found in the office or workplace.
CPR Simulator (CPR Sim): Do your bit and learn CPR! The CPR Sim is simple tool that trains participants on CPR practices and how to use an AED.
Living with Intellectual Disability: Often those living without a disability find it difficult to understand the needs of those who do. This VR tool offers participants the opportunity to experience what is it like to live with diverse needs, or feel uneasy in those simple, everyday scenarios. Simply, this VR tool puts you in the shoes of others! Experience this today.
