Gentle: We have an art gallery on our Cape Able sim. We also have a specialty library on our Cape Serenity sim. Both of those feature works only by persons with disabilities. That way we can show the general public that people with disabilities have many abilities as well.
Alcyan: Do you cooperate with any other Second Life groups?
Gentle: We work with many other groups in Second Life, including other disability groups, education and library groups, and the NonProfit Commons.
Alcyan: What are your plans for the future?
Gentle: I believe we will continue to grow and expand. The need for accessibility is great, as is the need for a supportive community environment as people learn to use a new technology.
Alcyan: How technology helps disabled people?
Gentle: Many people in the Virtual Ability use assistive technology to access their computers. They may not be able to see to type, use a mouse or read. They may not be able to hear, or to speak. They may not be able to understand text or voice. They may not have typical social skills or emotional control or other psycho-social capabilities that most others have. They may be slow learners, or have difficulty remembering, or fatigue easily. There are items of assistive technology to accommodate all of these needs.