Eye Tracking in Virtual Reality

Eye tracking in virtual reality may sound a bit strange on it's face (no pun intended).  However, this technology has huge implications for some of our most fragile and impacted students (with CP, Retts, etc.).  Imagine what might happen if a student is given the ability to have a large impact on their reality, albeit virtual.  This has the potential to greatly open up neural and motor pathways and have a profound impact on the development of people feeling stuck in their bodies.  How empowering would it be if this technology opened up communication and occupational exploration opportunities? Looking forward to seeing how this develops.  

Pete Carpenter MOT, OTR/L

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Eye Tracking: Increased access for some, privacy considerations for all.

An affordable eye tracking system has big implications for people with disabilities.  However, it does exemplify one of the biggest dilemmas this generation faces, 'how much privacy am I willing to sacrifice for the sake of convenience or access?'  Eye tracking and preference data will be collected, stored, and analyzed by apps.  On the other hand, a whole new world of expression, communication, and access is being opened up as eye tracking technology improves and becomes more affordable.  If you have thoughts, questions, or concerns about this topic please comment below.  And please send any links to draft legislation regarding online privacy and data collection.
Pete Carpenter (MOT, OTR/L)

See also: https://www.youtube.com/embed/P8a46q6u8_s