Science, Technologies, Innovations №4(36) 2025, 127-138 р

http://doi.org/10.35668/2520-6524-2025-4-14

Yevsyeyev O. S. — PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, 9A, Nauky Ave., Kharkiv, Ukraine, 61001; Oleksiy.Yevsyeyev@hneu.net; ORCID: 0000-0002-6464-7036

Kovalenko Ye. V. — Student, Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, 9A, Nauky Ave., Kharkiv, Ukraine, 61001; +38 (050) 273-96-90, yevheniia.kovalenko@hneu.net; ORCID: 0009-0005-8649-5749

METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING AND CONDUCTING A VIRTUAL EXHIBITION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Abstract. In today’s digital environment, multimedia and interactive technologies are actively developing, changing the ways we communicate, learn, and interact professionally. One of the most relevant areas of application for such technologies is the creation of virtual exhibitions that provide equal access to information for all users, including people with disabilities. In this context, the article is devoted to the development of a methodology for organizing and conducting a virtual job fair using inclusive principles and multimedia tools.
The article presents a comprehensive approach to creating a digital exhibition environment that combines virtual reality technologies, inclusive content, and interactive tools. Particular attention is paid to the Spatial.io platform, which provides the ability to create accessible virtual spaces without the need for special equipment. The proposed methodology focuses on adapting the interface, multimedia materials, and navigation elements for users with diverse inclusive needs, ensuring equal access and interaction for a wide audience.

Keywords: virtual reality, Spatial.io, inclusion, people with special needs, job fair, virtual space.

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