[games_access] The AbleGamers Foundation Unveils First Permanent Accessibility Arcade

[Steve Spohn]

In The Pit (xbla game)

On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 5:12 AM, Richard (AudioGames.net) <
richard at audiogames.net> wrote:

>  Congratulations! Which blind-accessible games will be present?
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> On 1-10-2012 19:39, Steve Spohn wrote:
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> Greetings all,
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>  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.
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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> Contact: Steve Spohn
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> press at ablegamers.org
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> (703) 891-9017 ext:102 <%28703%29%20891-9017%20ext%3A102>
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> The AbleGamers Foundation Unveils First Permanent Accessibility Arcade
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> *Opens The AbleGamers Foundation’s Accessibility Arcade at the Washington
> DC Public Library.*
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> 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.
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> “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.”
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> “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. ”
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> “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.”
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> *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.
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> *About The AbleGamers Foundation*
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> 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.
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> For more information about this topic, the AbleGamers Foundation,
> AbleGamers.com, or to schedule an interview call (703) 891-9017 ext:102<%28703%29%20891-9017%20ext%3A102>  or
> email press at AbleGamers.com.
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>  --
> Steve Spohn
> Editor-In-Chief
> The AbleGamers Foundation
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