[games_access] GA SIG Update and GDC Follow Up

Wed Mar 9 15:28:48 EST 2011

I think that list is a good start.

This link from our website may also be useful -
http://igda-gasig.org/about-game-accessibility/development-frameworks/

This is one of the pages being reorganized. Right now, the information is
just sort of listed. After the website adjustments it will be broken up per
issue.

Like-

"The following solutions help promote barrier free gaming for blind
gamers....

1. Full Subtitles
     Description of full subtitles and how it helps
2. Closed Captions
     Description of  captions and blah blah blah
3. ETC

The following solution.... blah blah mobility
1. blah blah blah"

You get the point.

-- 
Tara Tefertiller - Chairperson
IGDA Game Accessibility SIG

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

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 3:14 PM, Kwasi Mensah <
kwasi.mensah at ananseproductions.com> wrote:

> The plan Tara mentioned of working with the QA SIG is right on point. I'm
> relatively new to game accessibility standards and since I'm used to TCRs (a
> console manufacturers list of very specific things that have to be done in
> order to make the game shippable) the WCAG 2.0 seemed like a good place to
> start. In my original article I was applying them to the mobile game Angry
> Birds.
>
> While the list is underway with with the QA SIG, what should developers
> look at? If not WCAG 2.0, than would
> http://blindcomputergames.com/guidelines/guidelines.html be useful?
>
> -Kwasi
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM, Jonathan Chetwynd <
> j.chetwynd at btinternet.com> wrote:
>
>> Sandra,
>>
>> for games in the browser that use web standards,
>> knowledge of both WCAG 1 & 2 is rather useful.
>>
>> these guidelines form a base from which to develop.
>> which is  not to deny that there is much to be done.
>>
>> There are other serious and relevant concerns,
>> such as who is the web for?
>> is it just a cynical marketing exercise,
>> etc...
>>
>> for the moment capitalism certainly holds sway over W3C
>> guidelines are developed for and by corporations,
>> with too little thought for concerns of the individual.
>> and it seems that many feel this is reflected in the difference between
>>  WCAG 2 & 1
>>
>> none the less one needs to know these well, to appreciate the  different
>> approaches taken.
>>
>> regards
>>
>> Jonathan  Chetwynd
>> http://www.peepo.com
>>
>>
>> On 9 Mar 2011, at 17:40, Sandra Uhling wrote:
>>
>>  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/
>>>
>>>
>>>
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