[games_access] GA SIG Update and GDC Follow Up

[Sandra Uhling]

Hi,

Can we write something like this on our website?

"We do not recommend to use the WCAG for games.
Games are special and need their own guidelines." 


Best regards,
Sandra


-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: games_access-bounces at igda.org [mailto:games_access-bounces at igda.org] Im
Auftrag von Tara Tefertiller
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 9. März 2011 18:11
An: IGDA Games Accessibility SIG Mailing List
Betreff: [games_access] GA SIG Update and GDC Follow Up

Hello!

Here are some important SIG updates for you!


Working with the QA SIG - Developing a Test Plan

At GDC, there was a common theme of "This is the information we need, but we
aren't sure where to get it," or "There is a lot of information given, but
not in an easy to follow or easily testable," in regards to accessibility.
So how do we address this problem?

While at the SIG leaders meeting, I actually ended up speaking with the
leaders of the QA SIG and we have decided to work together to produce a
document that will
1) Provide a list of accessibility features games should include, and
descriptions of how they are expected to work
2) Create a test plan that even those who aren't well versed in
accessibility could follow and use 

This relates to one of the email threads floating around about the WCAG -
and it specifically addresses Kwasi's statement of "All of the other reading
I could find on accessibility guidelines didn't have their requirements
organized as an easily verifiable list of things to do which is what a
professional QA team needs." Kwasi is right on this matter, and this is
something that we are actively working to address. 

Once I have more details on what the QA SIG needs from us I will be sending
out a call for volunteer's email so we can get the ball rolling on this.
Also, may this is a good time to start discussing updating the top 10 list?


Website Update

I've slowly been trying to get all the information rearranged off the site
so I can put all the rearranged info on at once. This is why it doesn't look
like the updates have been happening. I'm just going to be uploading them
all at once. I also think that these updates will be providing a lot of help
in reference to what we were hearing from developers. They need a one stop
shop sort of thing, and I think our updated website will provide that.

Additional GDC information

Everything at GDC went really well, and I do plan on p[osting information on
that in the meetings section of the website when I get a chance. Be sure to
follow up on that

Forum Reminder:
<http://gameaccesssig.forumotion.com/t11-febuary-27th-2011-what-topics-would
-you-like-to-see>
Right
<http://gameaccesssig.forumotion.com/t11-febuary-27th-2011-what-topics-would
-you-like-to-see>  now in the forums we are collecting ideas for the topic
of the week. Please be sure to go in and share what you would like to
discuss! Our future topics will be pulled from here so please go and comment
<http://gameaccesssig.forumotion.com/t11-febuary-27th-2011-what-topics-would
-you-like-to-see> . 

When Sending out Links:
This is just a reminder to please also post them in the forums - even if you
sent them out to the email list. Sometimes links sent out via email list are
something that would be beneficial to have added to our Website page on our
site. However, I can't always add them the second they are sent out. Then
they risk getting lost in my email. The forums are easier to keep track of!
For example, when Eleanor sent an email about her work on the blind gamer's
site, she also put it in the forums and now it has been added to the website
link page because it was easy for me to go back and find!

Additionally, the forums are public, so anyone can view them- even non SIG
members. Our forums can be a great tool for the public- so let's use it and
share our thoughts with anyone! Additionally, it's easier to sort through
that our email list archives. 


Thanks!

--
Tara Tefertiller - Chairperson
IGDA Game Accessibility SIG

igda-gasig.org <http://igda-gasig.org/> http://gameaccesssig.forumotion.com/