VPAT & Accessibility Conformance Report
Product Name: Hyperspace Metaverse Platform
Version: Current as of January 2026
Report Date: January 4, 2026
VPAT & Accessibility Conformance Report
2. Accessibility Conformance (Details)
4. Accessibility Features Summary
5. Recommendations (for future accessibility improvements)
6. Notes on DEI and Inclusive Design
1. Summary Table (Accessibility Standards)
Standard | Conformance Level | Notes |
WCAG 2.1 AA | ⚠ Partial | Many UI and content areas meet WCAG, but 3D immersive environments have inherent limitations. |
Section 508 (US) | ⚠ Partial | Meets many 508 criteria for web interfaces; 3D/VR experiences partially supported. |
ARIA / Assistive Technology Support | ⚠ Partial | 2D interface elements and chat/read interfaces support screen readers; full 3D scene ARIA isn’t available yet. |
Keyboard Operability | ✔ Yes (2D UI) | Browser navigation supported; immersive spaces rely on alternative inputs. |
Multi-language Support | ✔ Yes | UI and content support many languages; text-to-speech and real-time captioning available. |
Alternative Input (Gaze/Voice) | ⚠ Experimental | Gaze interaction and voice input supported in some LearnBrite VR modules. |
Captions / Subtitles | ✔ Yes | Real-time closed captions available for live and AI-driven speech. |
Text-to-Speech | ✔ Yes | Native multi-language TTS available in experiences. |
Sign Language Support | ✔ Yes | Real-time sign language options via third-party integration. hyperspace.mv |
2. Accessibility Conformance (Details)
A. Perceivable
1. Text Content & UI
- Conformance: ✔ Sufficient
- Details: UI uses readable fonts, good color contrast, and support for text size scaling. Full text content outside 3D scenes can be read by standard screen readers (e.g., NVDA, VoiceOver). hyperspace.mv
2. Images and Videos
- Conformance: ⚠ Partial
- Details: Standard images in UI have alt attributes; 3D graphics and content without alternative text are a limitation.
3. Captions / Subtitles
- Conformance: ✔ Yes
- Details: Live captions provided for speech in 2D and VR environments. hyperspace.mv
4. Ambient Audio / Notification
- Conformance: ✔ Yes
- Details: Audio notifications have visual cues; levels are controlled for clarity. hyperspace.mv
5. Sign Language
- Conformance: ✔ Yes
- Details: Support for sign language via partner services (e.g., Interprefy). hyperspace.mv
B. Operable
1. Keyboard and Navigation
- Conformance: ✔ Yes (2D UI)
- Details: Browsable and operable with keyboard navigation inside 2D user interfaces.
2. VR / Immersive Input
- Conformance: ⚠ Partial
- Details: Movement and actions in immersive spaces are often controller- or cursor-based. Gaze pointers and experimental voice controls are supported in some modes. hyperspace.mv
3. Time Limits
- Conformance: N/A
- Details: No time-limited actions noted in baseline platform.
C. Understandable
1. Language & Structure
- Conformance: ✔ Yes
- Details: UI uses structured text and clear language; headings and labels are consistent.
2. User Guidance & Tutorials
- Conformance: ✔ Yes
- Details: Onboarding guides available; accessible help available via text and audio.
D. Robust
1. Assistive Technologies
- Conformance: ⚠ Partial
- Details: Traditional web elements interact well with screen readers; immersive 3D space semantics are still emerging and not directly interpretable by assistive tech. Wikipedia
2. Cross-Platform Compatibility
- Conformance: ✔ Yes
- Details: Works across devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) and major browsers without plugins. MootUp
3. Known Limitations
These limitations reflect current technology standards and platform constraints:
Immersive 3D Accessibility
- Screen readers cannot interpret 3D scene graphics, so alternate navigation metadata isn’t always available within VR scenes. Developers continue to explore solutions for 3D accessibility metadata. hyperspace.mv
Input Devices
- In immersive environments, full accessibility for all motor impairments may not yet be complete due to reliance on non-keyboard inputs. hyperspace.mv
Experimental Features
- Voice and gaze control in VR are available but may be inconsistent depending on device. LearnBrite AI
4. Accessibility Features Summary
Feature | Supported | Notes |
Screen Reader Support | ✔ (2D UI) | Via standard screen readers |
Text-to-Speech | ✔ | Multi-language |
Captions | ✔ | Real-time captioning for audio |
Voice Controls | ⚠ Experimental | Selected modules |
Gaze Interaction (VR) | ⚠ Partial | Supported but may vary |
Keyboard Navigation | ✔ (2D UI) | Limited inside immersive scenes |
Sign Language | ✔ | Via integration partners |
Alternative Input Methods | ⚠ Partial | Voice & gaze; ongoing development |
5. Recommendations (for future accessibility improvements)
- 3D Scene Accessibility Metadata – Adopt semantic descriptions to improve assistive tech support inside immersive areas. Wikipedia
- Full Keyboard Navigation in 3D – Expand keyboard control capabilities within immersive environments. hyperspace.mv
- Standardized ARIA for WebXR – Advocate and implement emerging ARIA standards for VR/AR accessibility where appropriate. Wikipedia
6. Notes on DEI and Inclusive Design
Hyperspace has explicitly adopted inclusive design principles, focusing on equitable use and flexible engagement for all abilities. Their practices include diverse avatar representation (including differently-abled expression), multi-language support, audio cues, captioning, and accessible UI design. hyperspace.mv+1
This report describes current conformance as of the report date and does not represent a legally binding guarantee of performance in all configurations or environments.
Hyperspace aligns the product with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Where full conformance is not technically feasible—particularly in immersive 3D/VR environments or where remediation would impose an undue burden—reasonable accommodations or equivalent accessible alternatives will be provided, with ongoing efforts to improve accessibility over time.
