[games_access] the new of UN CRPD

[Thomas Westin]

Hi

I'm writing my PhD about a education where the school house/book/schedule is replaced by activities within and around off-the-shelf games, currently using Star Wars The Old Republic, previuosly WoW and other games. And yes, part of my work is discussing accessibility of course :)
 
Mvh / Best regards
Thomas Westin
Stockholm University :: dsv.su.se :: +46 73-707 86 86

On 7Feb 2012, at 6:56 PM, Sandra Uhling wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> "Obama Wants Educational Video Games"
> http://www.mobiledia.com/news/126598.html
> 
> We talked about Accessibility in schools long time ago.
> Discrimination is not allowed. But the education material does not
> have to be accessible. It is ok, when the pupil also learns in other ways.
> 
> The UN CRPD wants this:
> full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others
> 
> This means that a game that is used in school has to be accessible to all.
> It is a discrimination when a pupil cannot learn like others.
> 
> Best regards,
> Sandra
> 
> 
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