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Our Partners

XR for VR Partners

Our Contractors

XR for VR Contractors

 

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Be More Colorful, through its immersive media division CareerViewXR, plays a key role in the XR for VR project at Bismarck State College by:

CareerViewXR specializes in filming real-world manufacturing environments and transforming them into virtual reality (VR) experiences. These immersive tours allow individuals with disabilities to explore high-wage manufacturing careers in North Dakota without needing to physically visit job sites.

Their work helps bridge the gap between vocational rehabilitation (VR) and competitive integrated employment (CIE) by:

· Empowering participants to visualize and understand manufacturing roles.
· Educating employers about the capabilities of the disability community.
· Promoting accessibility and inclusion in workforce development.



 

ND Assistive contributes to the XR for VR project by ensuring accessibility through adaptive and assistive technology. As experts in creating technology-based solutions for individuals with disabilities, ND Assistive helps participants engage fully in immersive career exploration and training experiences within manufacturing environments.

Their work helps empower participants and promote inclusion by:

· Providing personalized assistive technology tools that remove barriers to learning and employment.
· Supporting the development of an assistive technology library and training modules.
· Demonstrating how adaptive technologies can enhance success in manufacturing careers.
· Creating accessible environments that enable individuals with disabilities to achieve competitive, integrated employment.



 

CAST.org plays a supporting partner role in the XR for VR grant at Bismarck State College. As part of a broader collaboration that includes both in-state and out-of-state organizations, CAST.org contributes its expertise in inclusive learning design and accessibility to help ensure that the XR for VR initiative effectively serves individuals with disabilities.



Third Party Evaluator

Mathematica serves as the independent evaluator for the XR for VR Project, Mathematica provides objective analysis and assessment to measure the impact and effectiveness of our initiatives. Their expertise in research and evaluation ensures data-driven insights that guide our program’s growth and success.


Impact Dakota
 

Impact Dakota supported the XR for VR project during its initial year, helping connect North Dakota manufacturers with inclusive workforce development efforts. Their work helped establish early connections between manufacturing employers and inclusive workforce development goals.
 
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