[games_access] What Would You Like to See on Our Website?

[Tara Tefertiller]

Hey everyone,

The steering committee has been working hard, and we are still  
working to revamp our web presence.

I would first like to tell you about some of the decisions that we  
have already made.

Firstly, we plan to keep our blog running as it is. We think it's  
been working great, and is an awesome place for those to already know  
about accessibility to look for the latest news and what other  
members are doing. Remember- if you would like to be able to post on  
the blog contact Barrie! We also plan to make sure that all these  
posts are also appearing as links on our new Facebook so that they  
get more traffic.

Secondly, we plan to move off the IGDA's website. We want everyone to  
be able to see our website, not just IGDA members. Pushing for  
accessibility is our main goal- not pushing IGDA memberships. Having  
a membership is great, but we don't want to punish those who don't.  
We plan for those who visit the current website to either be  
redirected or see a link to click. Further more, we want more control  
over the look and be able to address any website issues ourselves  
rather than wait for IGDA- who is running low on people to manage the  
IGDA website.

The main goal of the website will be to have our mission statement,  
give basic information on accessibility, and be attractive to new  
members. It isn't going to have all of the in depth information- but  
it will tell people how to get it and where. The goal is to not over  
load those who are new to learning about accessibility. If they read  
the stuff on the site, and are interested in learning more, they can  
join the email list, check out the blog, and so on.  This is key  
since we plan on working with developers, teachers and colleges- most  
of whom are new and could become great resources for the SIG.

The website will also link to the blog, Facebook and Twitter. Getting  
the Twitter running again is on the list of things to do. Be patient!

We are currently deciding what pages we would like to feature.

I am in favor of a (this is me just brainstorming):

Welcome Page-
	Standard Welcome to the Site. Possible a mission statement here?  
Maybe recent news?

Contact Page-
	Info about how to contact leadership, the email list in general.  
Maybe some of the chapters where members frequent. (Like I attend  
every Orlando Chapter meeting, so that is a place I could be  
contacted, so on.) We could put individual's emails on here if  
wanted. Maybe have like a city name/ country name and then the  
contact. Like I could be the Florida/ Orlando contact. Sandra could  
be the Germany contact, and so on. That way if there is some local  
organization (maybe like a college) they can find someone near by to  
talk to.

			Thoughts?

About SIG Page-
	Mission Statements. Mentioning being a part of IGDA. Current  
Leadership. Membership list. How to join. Email list. Some history of  
past events (not too much though)

About Accessibility Page-
	Basic accessibility info. Definition. Who it effects, Solutions.  
Nothing too in depth - like I said, 	it's for new members. Don't want  
to scare them away!

Event Page-
	IDGA Chapter meetings, Presentations (like I'm speaking at Full Sail  
soon), GDC, so on
	Would have the date, location, details, who to contact about the event

Resources/Links/Etc-
	Links to the blog/ IGDA site/ Other websites we work with/support  
(Special Effect, AbleGamers, etc)



Like I said, that was just me brainstorming. What are your ideas?  
What would you like to see featured?


We are also calling any artists out there to make some art for the  
site and the blog. Headers/banners especially! If you're interested,  
feel free to email Kevin, Barrie, and me off thread so we can discuss  
it.



Please share your thoughts right away. The sooner we know what you  
want, the sooner we can get the SIG a new website.


Have a great day everyone,

Tara