Vision
A world in which extended reality responsibly enhances health, learning, and well‑being for all children and youth.
Mission
GAP-XR advances science, education, and workforce development to support the safe, ethical, and equitable design, evaluation, and integration of extended reality (XR) technologies in the care, rehabilitation, education, and empowerment of children, adolescents, and young adults worldwide.
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”
– Nelson Mandela
Initial Focus Areas
GAP‑XR is building an international, multidisciplinary community around several initial focus areas:
01.
Science & Evaluation
Supporting rigorous research and shared learning on pediatric XR applications and outcomes.
02.
Education & Workforce Development
Advancing training and capacity‑building for clinicians, researchers, educators, and trainees.
03.
Ethics, Safety & Equity Guidelines
Promoting child‑centered, ethical, and equitable approaches to XR design and implementation.
04.
Global & Youth Engagement
Elevating global collaboration and incorporating youth and family perspectives.
“Virtual reality is a medium, not a technology.”
– Jaron Lanier
News & Updates
GAP-XR Leaders to Present at PRFC 2026 Global Forum in Geneva
January 23, 2026
Leaders from the Global Association for Pediatric Extended Reality (GAP-XR)(GAP-XR) will participate …
GAP-XR Leaders Featured at vMed26
January 23, 2026
GAP-XR leaders will be featured speakers at vMed26, Cedars-Sinai’s 8th Annual Virtual
Medicine Conference, taking place …
Join the GAP‑XR Community
GAP‑XR welcomes clinicians, researchers, educators, trainees, technologists, and individuals with lived experience who share a commitment to improving pediatric health and well‑being through responsible XR.
Early members play a critical role in shaping the direction, priorities, and culture of the organization.
