[games_access] Request for help...

[John Bannick]

Barrie,

While our games are intended for general use, many of them are 
deliberately blind-accessible.

What we specifically do for our blind-accessible games is:

1. All controls are keyboard accessible.
2. All controls and game parts self-voice and also work with the JAWS 
screen reader.
3. We design the logic of our user interface to be easy to use both 
visually and by ear.
4. We include an Easy button and Game Throttle so the gamer can control 
the level of challenge.
5. We include blind-specific in-game help.
6. We try to make the entertainment value of our sounds as good as our 
visuals.

If you want a whole lot more technical stuff about how to make a 
mainstream game blind-accessible, go to our special Web site, 
www.blindcomputergames.com.

John Bannick
CTO
7-128 Software


On 03/23/2012 09:12 AM, Barrie Ellis wrote:
> Recently received this request...
> I am writing an article about accessibility in mainstream games for 
> blind gamers. I have been talking to some gamers who are completely 
> blind that play a variety of mainstream video games, but particularly 
> 2D fighting and rhythm action titles.
>
> They have pointed out how strong audio cues and accessible menus can 
> help open up other mainstream games for them. I am really interested 
> in whether the game industry is aware of this community of players, 
> and whether accessibility for the visually impaired is something that 
> features in the game design process. David was kind enough to respond 
> to me, and EA have passed an enquiry on to the Star Wars team.
> I'm sure there are some games out there with deliberate accessibility 
> features, but I can't remember them. Can anyone help?
> Best wishes all,
> Barrie
>
>
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