[games_access] Community Proposal for GDC (this time not cut off)

Thu Aug 7 18:47:34 EDT 2008

Hi Eelke!

So Mark Bartlet (Editor of AbleGamers that you met at the last GDC) is working on a "community" panel. I'm wondering if it might be an interesting talk to have him discuss how gamers with disabilities are turning to forums like AbleGamers and then have you talk about how you are working on solutions for things like SL -- another community but ones that people can't access (which they then take back to, say, AbleGamers and are able to post reviews.

What would you think about that?

It doesn't have to be a replacement for the talk you already have -- just another opportunity to present it (and we want to get all the accessibility talks we can get).

Question -- do you think that business is the best route for your proposal? I was just wondering if design wouldn't be better but I'm not sure how "number crunchy" your proposal is. Also, I am working on funding to help defray some costs this year (I'm not sure yet about the rules for "sponsored" sessions).

As far as submitting it yourself, that's totally fine. I turn in the SIG proposals in one big swoop since I have a special access code -- it's different than the past ones. It has something to do with it being my 5th GDC as a speaker. So that's something to keep in mind but, again, it doesn't have to be cross-listed with IGDA -- it's just an option. I'd love to have you represent both the SIG and your lab at UNR. We're still figuring out the "tech talk" proposal an since you have multiple things you are welcome to also join that panel if you are interested. That one is an IGDA/Programming Track proposal.

Anyway, please email me (offlist if possible -- hinn at uiuc.edu) with your thoughts on this. I'm setting up a mini mailing list [see also, a big cc: list] for everyone that can be there and/or want to help but know that they can't attend this year. So if any/all seems like something that you are interested in. Also, you'll be able to show your "latest" at the arcade session! :)

WOOOOT! This SIG is on a role right now! So, Eelke, since you live in the casino state, swing by and roll an eight the hard way for extra luck for us this year!!! ;)

And, yes, I'm sending this from the hospital that has free wifi...and yes, they have given me something to prep for endoscopy that was supposed to be at 10am...so if I sound crazier than I already am, that's why. ;)

Michelle

Hi,

Sorry I took a little break, so I am trying to catch up on my email.
I'd be interested in participation, I'm happy to demo some stuff on
the game accessibility arcade like last year.

I wrote a proposal for a 60 minute talk for the Business track on the
Accessibility of Virtual worlds. We discovered a number of
accessibility problems with virtual worlds like Second Life and There
and developed two prototype solutions that have the potential to make
virtual worlds accessible to the blind and severely physically
disabled.

I'm not sure if this proposal should be incorporated as part of the
IGDA but I'm open to suggestions.

Cheers Eelke

On 03/08/2008, d. michelle hinn <hinn at uiuc.edu> wrote:
> Great, Thomas -- thanks! You'll have the files by the time you wake up
> tomorrow! Yes, I definitely pegged you for proposal #3 along with Eelke and
> Reid (maybe Richard too? Richard -- are you out there?). That will be in the
> Programming and IGDA tracks (cross-listed).
>
>  We're getting there! Thanks to everyone who has helped out so far! I cannot
> thank you enough -- it's nice to know that, as a group and as individuals,
> we're so supportive of each other, especially when there's a health or
> family emergency.
>
>  So far (I apologize if I'm missing anyone -- my brain is mush at the
> moment) I have the following people interested in participating in GDC 2009:
>
>  Michelle (me)
>  Mark
>  Stephanie
>  Thomas
>  Richard
>  Reid
>  Eelke
>  Kevin
>  Barrie (Barrie -- email me off list for additional info)
>  Eitan
>
>  Others? Dimitris? Giannis? Anyone else? Please do not be offended if I left
> you off this list -- it's off the top of my head. I'll go back and check my
> email for others! But feel free to speak up and remind me in the meantime!!
>
>  Michelle
>
>
> > Hi Greg, Michelle and others
> >
> > the specific wiki page we're talking about is this
> > http://www.igda.org/wiki/GASIG_GDC_San_Francisco_2009
> >
> > I have put a structure taken from the gdconf.com site, and I'll start
> inserting the stuff I get from Michelle a.s.a.p. It's late night right now
> (Sunday here) so I'll continue work tomorrow. Also I'll edit the outline to
> fit the content outline Michelle proposed
> >
> > My talk is tech oriented so I'd like to be in number 3 (tech talk).
> >
> > Kind regards
> > Thomas
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 1 aug 2008, at 18.28, Greg Rahn wrote:
> >
> >
> > > I am not familiar with the wiki. Can you fill me in?
> > > ŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸ
> > >
> > > SOUNDMINDZ
> > > Music & Sound Design
> > > www.GregRahn.net
> > > Greg Rahn
> > > 707-643-8519
> > > cell 707-246-4922
> > > Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/GregRahnMusic
> > >
> > > On Aug 1, 2008, at 3:32 AM, Thomas Westin wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hello Michelle and all,
> > > >
> > > > I want to help out preparing for GDC but I don't know the status of
> the content so far, i.e what people have submitted to Michelle (have asked
> Michelle but I guess the Lyme disease is stopping her writing)
> > > >
> > > > (Michelle, I hope you don't mind I take some action managing this, I
> just want to do something so you don't end up doing it yourself, especially
> now with the disease).
> > > >
> > > > Putting stuff on the wiki came up earlier this week (or last week?)
> and as Michelle has the Lyme disease I have offered to help out editing the
> wiki.
> > > >
> > > > I suggest that we all put our stuff up on the wiki so Michelle won't
> have to manage it all by herself. I have begun to do so myself (sketchy
> version up right now, easier to write offline). If we all follow the GDC
> guidelines for submissions it should make the process smooth. I have yet to
> do so for my stuff :).
> > > >
> > > > Final deadline is August 11, so if all could please upload texts by
> August 6 it gives me a few days to edit. Thank you.
> > > >
> > > > Have a nice weekend,
> > > >
> > > > Kind regards
> > > > Thomas
> > > >
> > > >
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