[games_access] The AbleGamers Foundation Unveils First Permanent Accessibility Arcade

Wed Oct 3 05:12:48 EDT 2012

Congratulations! Which blind-accessible games will be present?

On 1-10-2012 19:39, Steve Spohn wrote:
> Greetings all,
>
> Just a quick note to keep you all abreast of the good news. AGF is 
> officially launching the first of many permanent Accessibility Arcades 
> TM. This first installation is in the DC public library next 
> Wednesday, with more on the way.
>
> **
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> Contact: Steve Spohn
>
> press at ablegamers.org <mailto:press at ablegamers.org>
>
> (703) 891-9017 ext:102 <tel:%28703%29%20891-9017%20ext%3A102>
>
> The AbleGamers Foundation Unveils First Permanent Accessibility Arcade
>
> *Opens The AbleGamers Foundation's Accessibility Arcade at the 
> Washington DC Public Library.*
>
> Harpers Ferry, WV --October 1, 2012-- The AbleGamers Foundation 
> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=88788807&msgid=1060592&act=UADE&c=369830&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ablegamers.com> is 
> proud to announce the first permanently stationed AbleGamers' 
> Accessibility Arcade at Washington DC public library main MLK Branch. 
> Opening ceremony will be held on the 10th of October -- national 
> disability month. The mayor's office will be on-hand at the milestone 
> occasion to cut the ribbon for the library's newest display.
>
> "We have been dreaming about this day ever since the first showing of 
> the accessibility arcade at a small conference in Boston four years 
> ago," said Mark Barlet, President and Founder of the AbleGamers 
> Foundation. "Today, we are taking the first step forward on a very 
> long and rewarding road to bring accessible games to everyone across 
> America. Game accessibility is not an idea, it's a movement. Together, 
> we can enrich the lives of those with disabilities by the joy and 
> social fun of gaming to anyone who wants to join in."
>
> "This is really one of the finest days in the history of the 
> organization," said Steve Spohn, Editor-In-Chief of the AbleGamers 
> Foundation. "This is a tremendous victory for disabled gamers 
> everywhere. But moreover, it's a victory for everyone who has ever 
> worked with, contributed to, and especially donated to the foundation. 
>  We would like to thank each and every one who has helped and will 
> continue to help the disabled gamer community. "
>
> "Our partnership with the AbleGamers Foundation brings the freedom, 
> fun, and independent of video gaming to DC residents with 
> disabilities," said Venetia Demson, Chief of DC Public Library's 
> Adaptive Services Division. "We're looking forward to welcoming new 
> and experienced gamers with disabilities of all ages to the library 
> for a unique experience. When properly used, video games can be an 
> important learning tool for literacy, spatial reasoning and curriculum 
> support as well as a wonderful social experience."
>
> *The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at the DC public library 
> @ 12 noon, October 10, 2012.* We encourage everyone who is interested 
> in finding out more information on assistive technology, gamers with 
> disabilities, and the AbleGamers foundation to attend the event and 
> meet the AbleGamers crew.
>
>
> *About The AbleGamers Foundation*
>
> The AbleGamers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that runs 
> AbleGamers.com, which provides news and reviews on the accessibility 
> of mainstream video game titles, as well as consultation on assistive 
> technology.  As an alternative to Serious Gaming, mainstream video 
> games supply many disabled individuals and veterans with 
> rehabilitation as well as social stimulation in situations where they 
> may be otherwise shut out of society's idea of normal everyday life.
>
> ###
>
> For more information about this topic, the AbleGamers Foundation, 
> AbleGamers.com, or to schedule an interview call (703) 891-9017 
> ext:102 <tel:%28703%29%20891-9017%20ext%3A102>  or email 
> press at AbleGamers.com.
>
>
> -- 
> Steve Spohn
> Editor-In-Chief
> The AbleGamers Foundation
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