[games_access] GDC 2007: Accessibility Idol and other sessions

[d. michelle hinn]

Hi everyone,

Well, the GDC schedule is getting finalized and although we did not 
get the one day tutorial this year, we've got some really cool 
sessions onto the schedule! We've gotten old enough that we had to 
put most of the proposals through the official submission system 
rather than get our sessions through the IGDA so I think we did 
pretty well!

(1) As you know, our "big session" this year is Accessibility Idol:
https://www.cmpevents.com/GD07/a.asp?option=C&V=11&SessID=3887

Confirmed contestants include some very interesting characters who 
know each other well so it should help a lot with how smoothly things 
go (ie, lessen awkward pauses):

* Ernest Adams (http://www.designersnotebook.com/)
* Sheri Graner Ray (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheri_graner_ray)
* Sam Lewis (https://www.cmpevents.com/GD06/a.asp?option=G&V=3&id=240132)

and I'm waiting for final confirmation of two other contestants, who 
I don't want to announce publicly until it's official

(2) Then we also have the Game Accessibility Arcade:
https://www.cmpevents.com/GD07/a.asp?option=C&V=11&SessID=3759

CMP thought that this was a great idea to feature this.

(3) Then...there's the Game Accessibility Group Gathering that IGDA 
is sponsoring:
https://www.cmpevents.com/GD07/a.asp?option=C&V=11&SessID=3892

(4) I just learned that our annual roundtable has been accepted with 
a twist by GDC Mobile (which is held at the beginning of GDC like the 
tutorials are) who would like to hear what we have to say about the 
latest rage in mobile gaming: one button gaming...or as we say 
"switch" gaming. :)

(5) I'm waiting on our final proposal for a panel to talk about 
accessibility and serious games.

Also...I know that the "who" part of each session isn't complete yet 
and I'm working with them to update that and get everyone I know 
that's participating in one or more sessions onto the website. So 
fear not. :) Get me your bio's and contact info ASAP if you know that 
you are supposed to be on a session and are not yet. Thanks!!!

BTW, hotels are SELLING OUT FAST!!! I got one of the last rooms at 
the hotel I'll be at and, while they only list that one is sold out, 
the Argent Hotel is sold out as well and the Westin is getting close! 
So check out the hotel list at:
http://www.gdconf.com/travel/hotels.htm

PS -- I'm trying to figure out a time next week for an online meeting 
so rest assured...we will meet soon!

Michelle
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