[games_access] What Would You Like to See on Our Website?

[AudioGames.net]

Hi Tara,

Great, finally ;) At first glance, your site page-brainstorm looks as if 
it's going in the right direction. Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn/etc. 
connectivity is VITAL nowadays so I would definitely suggest looking into as 
much functionality from that as possible. For instance using OpenID, Twitter 
streams on the site from AudioGames.net, AbleGamers, etc.

*quote*
The goal is to not overload those who are new to learning about 
accessibility. If they read the stuff on the site, and are interested in 
learning more, they can join the email list, check out the blog, and so on. 
This is key since we plan on working with developers, teachers and colleges- 
most  of whom are new and could become great resources for the SIG.
*quote end*

Do you have any ideas on or can you tell me how you plan on working with 
developers, teachers and colleges and how the website will fit into this? I 
mean - how do you picture the website playing a role for future 
collaborations?

"Resources" - could turn out to be a pretty big page, if no the biggest (at 
least, that's what I learned from building 
http://audiogames.net/page.php?pagefile=articles and 
http://audiogames.net/page.php?pagefile=links and 
http://www.game-accessibility.com/index.php?pagefile=papers ). Perhaps you 
could divide it into something like:

- 'literature resources' -> articles, papers, etc.
- 'repetoire resources' -> example accessibility methods, games, etc.
- 'tool resources' -> tools for testing/designing accessibility

Mmm... pretty overwhelming still - any suggestions?

Greets,

Richard


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tara Tefertiller" <tara.tefertiller at gmail.com>
To: "IGDA Games Accessibility SIG Mailing List" <games_access at igda.org>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 3:50 PM
Subject: [games_access] What Would You Like to See on Our Website?


> Hey everyone,
>
> The steering committee has been working hard, and we are still  working to 
> revamp our web presence.
>
> I would first like to tell you about some of the decisions that we  have 
> already made.
>
> Firstly, we plan to keep our blog running as it is. We think it's  been 
> working great, and is an awesome place for those to already know  about 
> accessibility to look for the latest news and what other  members are 
> doing. Remember- if you would like to be able to post on  the blog contact 
> Barrie! We also plan to make sure that all these  posts are also appearing 
> as links on our new Facebook so that they  get more traffic.
>
> Secondly, we plan to move off the IGDA's website. We want everyone to  be 
> able to see our website, not just IGDA members. Pushing for  accessibility 
> is our main goal- not pushing IGDA memberships. Having  a membership is 
> great, but we don't want to punish those who don't.  We plan for those who 
> visit the current website to either be  redirected or see a link to click. 
> Further more, we want more control  over the look and be able to address 
> any website issues ourselves  rather than wait for IGDA- who is running 
> low on people to manage the  IGDA website.
>
> The main goal of the website will be to have our mission statement,  give 
> basic information on accessibility, and be attractive to new  members. It 
> isn't going to have all of the in depth information- but  it will tell 
> people how to get it and where. The goal is to not over  load those who 
> are new to learning about accessibility. If they read  the stuff on the 
> site, and are interested in learning more, they can  join the email list, 
> check out the blog, and so on.  This is key  since we plan on working with 
> developers, teachers and colleges- most  of whom are new and could become 
> great resources for the SIG.
>
> The website will also link to the blog, Facebook and Twitter. Getting  the 
> Twitter running again is on the list of things to do. Be patient!
>
> We are currently deciding what pages we would like to feature.
>
> I am in favor of a (this is me just brainstorming):
>
> Welcome Page-
> Standard Welcome to the Site. Possible a mission statement here?  Maybe 
> recent news?
>
> Contact Page-
> Info about how to contact leadership, the email list in general.  Maybe 
> some of the chapters where members frequent. (Like I attend  every Orlando 
> Chapter meeting, so that is a place I could be  contacted, so on.) We 
> could put individual's emails on here if  wanted. Maybe have like a city 
> name/ country name and then the  contact. Like I could be the Florida/ 
> Orlando contact. Sandra could  be the Germany contact, and so on. That way 
> if there is some local  organization (maybe like a college) they can find 
> someone near by to  talk to.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> About SIG Page-
> Mission Statements. Mentioning being a part of IGDA. Current  Leadership. 
> Membership list. How to join. Email list. Some history of  past events 
> (not too much though)
>
> About Accessibility Page-
> Basic accessibility info. Definition. Who it effects, Solutions.  Nothing 
> too in depth - like I said, it's for new members. Don't want  to scare 
> them away!
>
> Event Page-
> IDGA Chapter meetings, Presentations (like I'm speaking at Full Sail 
> soon), GDC, so on
> Would have the date, location, details, who to contact about the event
>
> Resources/Links/Etc-
> Links to the blog/ IGDA site/ Other websites we work with/support 
> (Special Effect, AbleGamers, etc)
>
>
>
> Like I said, that was just me brainstorming. What are your ideas?  What 
> would you like to see featured?
>
>
> We are also calling any artists out there to make some art for the  site 
> and the blog. Headers/banners especially! If you're interested,  feel free 
> to email Kevin, Barrie, and me off thread so we can discuss  it.
>
>
>
> Please share your thoughts right away. The sooner we know what you  want, 
> the sooner we can get the SIG a new website.
>
>
> Have a great day everyone,
>
> Tara
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