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Experience<\/h1>\n

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We are excited to announce a new virtual reality tool co-designed with the Gainesville autistic community. We are pleased to have collaborated in the design of a virtual environment for realistic simulated experiences \u2013 try it out here for free.<\/p>\n

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Restaurant Experience<\/h2>\n

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Piesano’s, Gainesville, Florida<\/p>\n

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Join us for an immersive experience visiting an italian restaurant in Gainesville, Florida. This VR experience was co-designed with the autistic community and researchers from the Equitable Learning Technology Lab.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Museum Experience<\/h2>\n

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