[games_access] Community Proposal for GDC

[hinn at illinois.edu]

(this was supposed to go out Tuesday -- i am resending)

Hi Eelke!

So Mark Bartlet (Editor of AbleGamers that you met at the last GDC) is working on a "community" panel. I'm wondering if it might be an interesting talk to have him discuss how gamers with disabilities are turning to forums like AbleGamers and then have you talk about how you are working on solutions for things like SL -- another community but ones that people can't access (which they then take back to, say, AbleGamers and are able to post reviews.

What would you think about that?

It doesn't have to be a replacement for the talk you already have -- just another opportunity to present it (and we want to get all the accessibility talks we can get).

Question -- do you think that business is the best route for your proposal? I was just wondering if design wouldn't be better but I'm not sure how "number crunchy" your proposal is. Also, I am working on funding to help defray some costs this year (I'm not sure yet about the rules for "sponsored" sessions).

As far as submitting it yourself, that's totally fine. I turn in the SIG proposals in one big swoop since I have a special access code -- it's different than the past ones. It has something to do with it being my 5th GDC as a speaker. So that's something to keep in mind but, again, it doesn't have to be cross-listed with IGDA -- it's just an option. I'd love to have you represent both the SIG and your lab at UNR. We're still figuring out the "tech talk" proposal an since you have multiple things you are welcome to also join that panel if you are interested. That one is an IGDA/Programming Track proposal.

Anyway, please email me (offlist if possible -- hinn at uiuc.edu) with your thoughts on this. I'm setting up a mini mailing list [see also, a big cc: list] for everyone that can be there and/or want to help but know that they can't attend this year. So if any/all seems like something that you are interested in. Also, you'll be able to show your "latest" at the arcade session! :)

WOOOOT! This SIG is on a role right now! So, Eelke, since you live in the casino state, swing by and roll an eight the hard way for extra luck for us this year!!! ;)

And, yes, I'm sending this from the hospital that has free wifi...and yes, they have given me something to prep for endoscopy that was supposed to be at 10am...so if I sound crazier than I already am, that's why. ;)
 
Michelle

Hi,

Sorry I took a little break, so I am trying to catch up on my email.
I'd be interested in participation, I'm happy to demo some stuff on
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