[games_access] My Football Game - And they said it could not be done.

[Mark Barlet]

Yes it can be used for rehab. I gave you the link to vtree so you can
go and  learn about then. They also make software to teach people how
to use their wheelchairs and such.

It is a great game, a true breakthrough

Mark

Sent from mobile device.

On Oct 19, 2009, at 4:57 AM, "Sandra Uhling" <sandra_uhling at web.de>
wrote:


> Hi Marc,

>

> wow that sounds good.

> Can this game be used in rehabilitation?

> Is there a demo or do people have to buy it, to try it out?

>

> The article:

> Maybe additional information about VTree LLC would be great.

> So it can be better understood.

>

> Best regards,

> Sandra

>

>> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----

>> Von: games_access-bounces at igda.org [mailto:games_access-

>> bounces at igda.org] Im Auftrag von Mark Barlet

>> Gesendet: Sonntag, 18. Oktober 2009 23:41

>> An: IGDA Games Accessibility SIG Mailing List

>> Betreff: [games_access] My Football Game - And they said it could not

>> be done.

>>

>> Hello All,

>>

>> AbleGamers just did a write up of a game called "My Football Game" -

>> It is a very very high quality game from a group called VTree LLC,

>> who

>> partnered with EA SPROTS to use the football eng to make a Football

>> game that is designed from the start for congestive disabilities and

>> sever physical disabilities. I would highly recommend that people go

>> give this story a read, and check out the game.

>>

>> Here is a link to the story we did

>> http://ablegamers.com/game-news/712-my-football-game-and-they-said-

>> it-

>> couldnt-be-done.html

>>

>> And here is a link the games website

>> http://www.vtreellc.com/

>>

>> Here is what they say about the game.

>>

>> VTree™ LLC is a leader in developing special needs software and

>> assistive technology. Developing exciting and authentic videogame

>> action that promotes confidence and enhances social interaction is

>> our

>> mission. We design customizable games especially for those who are

>> challenged by cognitive and/or physical disabilities.

>>

>> VTree’s games are adaptable, accessible and—most important—

>> FUN! Our

>> games can be manipulated to match the player’s level of competency

>> . As

>> certain skills are mastered, the games become more challenging,

>> allowing the player to experience success at each level.

>>

>> Our dream is to promote inclusive participation in community life for

>> people with special needs. VTree’s games are not just fun. They en

>> hance

>> personal satisfaction and self-confidence and can be used as

>> motivators

>> to open doors to other new experiences.

>>

>> --

>> Mark C. Barlet

>> Editor-in-Chief

>> AbleGamers.com

>> _______________________________________________

>> games_access mailing list

>> games_access at igda.org

>> http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/games_access

>

> _______________________________________________

> games_access mailing list

> games_access at igda.org

> http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/games_access