Disability, virtual reality, ArtAbilitation and music

摘要

This special issue features selected papers from the ICDVRAT (International Conference on Disability, Virtual Reality and Associated Technologies) and ArtAbilitation conferences held in Portugal 2008 and Chile 2010. The papers presented in this issue focus on three aspects: the use of creative arts; music arid sound through technology; and also on innovations in the field of the visually impaired. The editorial closes with an introduction to a contemporary inter-sensory stimulation concept called 'Interpretations' that targets inclusive access offering appreciation of classical music for all ages, standing, and disability. Interpretations - a showcase closing event of ICDVRAT & ArtAbilitation in 2008 - was held at the architecturally renowned Casa da Musica concert hall, itself a cultural icon for the city of Porto, Portugal.The selected articles are split into three sections, review articles, original articles and case reports.