Bodyswaps
and accessibility

We’re dedicated to making our immersive and impactful soft skills training accessible to as many learners as possible. We are aligned with WCAG 2.2 Level AA to widen the accessibility of our digital content.

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Accessibility in our VR app

Speech control

When this option is turned on, all aspects of the app can be controlled via voice and speech, rather than physical controls.

Volume adjustments

The volume levels of voices, environmental noises, and sound effects (including background music) can be changed and adjusted to the learner’s requirements or preferences.

Photosensitivity mode

Turning on this mode will turn off all flashing lights in our app, such as the body-swap sequence, to make sure those with photosensitivity can safely use Bodyswaps.

Mobility mode

This option allows you to disable any analytics which relate to the movement of the head or hands in a VR headset.

TV focus

Learners can now open a popup for any information that is presented on virtual displays in the modules, such as our TV screens, for increased legibility and understanding.

VR safe space

At any point, if the scenario becomes overwhelming, users will have the ability to quickly transport to a virtual safe space, removed from the scenario, where they can take as much time as they like to decompress.

Accessibility on our mobile and PC app

Keyboard navigation

Rather than needing to rely on a traditional cursor and mouse, learners can now use keyboard shortcuts to navigate the Bodyswaps app user interface.

Screen readers

We are compatible with screen readers! They can be used in combination with our keyboard navigation feature to read out the focused UI element, making navigation accessible for many learners.

Accessibility across all our platforms

Closed captioning

All our modules are captioned, and we’ve also introduced several improvements to enhance their accessibility.

We’ve added the option to add a background colour to captions, for increased colour contrast.

Captions are also adjustable in size, up to 200%. And spoken lines can have the name of the avatar prefixed, to ensure clarity of who’s speaking when.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use my data?

Data is generated by the learners' activity in the app and is collected by our servers. This data is used to:
- provide personalised feedback to the learner in the app, or dynamically adjust the simulation
- provide functionality to pause/resume sessions across multiple devices
- track learner progress for organisational records
- measure the success of our training modules
- internally to improve our product

If you have any specific questions on data usage, please reach out: Contact us

What's the difference between Bodyswaps Go and Bodyswaps?

Bodyswaps Go is our web portal where educators and facilitators can manage their learners in classes, monitor progress, and access resources.

Bodyswaps is our software which can be downloaded onto your device or streamed on your browser and is where learners engage with our content.

Can I see my students' results?

You can see aggregated class results for your students on Bodyswaps Go, our web-portal for learner management.

Who is Bodyswaps for?

Bodyswaps is suitable for a range of different institutions and learners. Discover some of our key use cases, such as Healthcare, Employability, Workforce Skills, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

Can my institution try Bodyswaps for free?

You can absolutely try Bodyswaps for free. Take a look here at our free trial.

What devices do I need to use Bodyswaps?

Bodyswaps is available across a number of PC, mobile, and VR devices. Take a look at our cross-platform features for more details.

Why is it called ‘Bodyswaps’?

Many of our modules contain a "body swap" moment, where the learner swaps bodies with the virtual human they've been interacting with to watch their own performance. This encourages an enhanced level of self-reflection and perspective-taking. Read more about how this fits into our pedagogy.

What languages are the programs available in?

Our modules are primarily in English, but some have French or German subtitles. You can see which modules are in which languages by checking out our library.

Bodyswaps and accessibility