[games_access] GA SIG Update and GDC Follow Up

[Barrie Ellis]

I'd say don't panic, Sandra. I think it would be helpful for us to open some 
dialogue with them. I do believe that an easy to digest system is what is 
most needed at this stage.

I think it could certainly be beneficial if we were to tie up, alongside all 
others with an interest.

Best wishes,

Barrie


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From: "Sandra Uhling" <sandra_uhling at web.de>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:40 PM
To: "'IGDA Games Accessibility SIG Mailing List'" <games_access at igda.org>
Subject: Re: [games_access] GA SIG Update and GDC Follow Up

> Hi,
>
> Can we write something like this on our website?
>
> "We do not recommend to use the WCAG for games.
> Games are special and need their own guidelines."
>
>
> Best regards,
> Sandra
>
>
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: games_access-bounces at igda.org [mailto:games_access-bounces at igda.org] 
> Im
> Auftrag von Tara Tefertiller
> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 9. März 2011 18:11
> An: IGDA Games Accessibility SIG Mailing List
> Betreff: [games_access] GA SIG Update and GDC Follow Up
>
> Hello!
>
> Here are some important SIG updates for you!
>
>
> Working with the QA SIG - Developing a Test Plan
>
> At GDC, there was a common theme of "This is the information we need, but 
> we
> aren't sure where to get it," or "There is a lot of information given, but
> not in an easy to follow or easily testable," in regards to accessibility.
> So how do we address this problem?
>
> While at the SIG leaders meeting, I actually ended up speaking with the
> leaders of the QA SIG and we have decided to work together to produce a
> document that will
> 1) Provide a list of accessibility features games should include, and
> descriptions of how they are expected to work
> 2) Create a test plan that even those who aren't well versed in
> accessibility could follow and use
>
> This relates to one of the email threads floating around about the WCAG -
> and it specifically addresses Kwasi's statement of "All of the other 
> reading
> I could find on accessibility guidelines didn't have their requirements
> organized as an easily verifiable list of things to do which is what a
> professional QA team needs." Kwasi is right on this matter, and this is
> something that we are actively working to address.
>
> Once I have more details on what the QA SIG needs from us I will be 
> sending
> out a call for volunteer's email so we can get the ball rolling on this.
> Also, may this is a good time to start discussing updating the top 10 
> list?
>
>
> Website Update
>
> I've slowly been trying to get all the information rearranged off the site
> so I can put all the rearranged info on at once. This is why it doesn't 
> look
> like the updates have been happening. I'm just going to be uploading them
> all at once. I also think that these updates will be providing a lot of 
> help
> in reference to what we were hearing from developers. They need a one stop
> shop sort of thing, and I think our updated website will provide that.
>
> Additional GDC information
>
> Everything at GDC went really well, and I do plan on p[osting information 
> on
> that in the meetings section of the website when I get a chance. Be sure 
> to
> follow up on that
>
> Forum Reminder:
> <http://gameaccesssig.forumotion.com/t11-febuary-27th-2011-what-topics-would
> -you-like-to-see>
> Right
> <http://gameaccesssig.forumotion.com/t11-febuary-27th-2011-what-topics-would
> -you-like-to-see>  now in the forums we are collecting ideas for the topic
> of the week. Please be sure to go in and share what you would like to
> discuss! Our future topics will be pulled from here so please go and 
> comment
> <http://gameaccesssig.forumotion.com/t11-febuary-27th-2011-what-topics-would
> -you-like-to-see> .
>
> When Sending out Links:
> This is just a reminder to please also post them in the forums - even if 
> you
> sent them out to the email list. Sometimes links sent out via email list 
> are
> something that would be beneficial to have added to our Website page on 
> our
> site. However, I can't always add them the second they are sent out. Then
> they risk getting lost in my email. The forums are easier to keep track 
> of!
> For example, when Eleanor sent an email about her work on the blind 
> gamer's
> site, she also put it in the forums and now it has been added to the 
> website
> link page because it was easy for me to go back and find!
>
> Additionally, the forums are public, so anyone can view them- even non SIG
> members. Our forums can be a great tool for the public- so let's use it 
> and
> share our thoughts with anyone! Additionally, it's easier to sort through
> that our email list archives.
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Tara Tefertiller - Chairperson
> IGDA Game Accessibility SIG
>
> igda-gasig.org <http://igda-gasig.org/> 
> http://gameaccesssig.forumotion.com/
>
>
>
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