[games_access] GA SIG Update and GDC Follow Up

[Jonathan Chetwynd]

Sandra,

for games in the browser that use web standards,
knowledge of both WCAG 1 & 2 is rather useful.

these guidelines form a base from which to develop.
which is  not to deny that there is much to be done.

There are other serious and relevant concerns,
such as who is the web for?
is it just a cynical marketing exercise,
etc...

for the moment capitalism certainly holds sway over W3C
guidelines are developed for and by corporations,
with too little thought for concerns of the individual.
and it seems that many feel this is reflected in the difference  
between  WCAG 2 & 1

none the less one needs to know these well, to appreciate the   
different approaches taken.

regards

Jonathan  Chetwynd
http://www.peepo.com

On 9 Mar 2011, at 17:40, Sandra Uhling wrote:

> 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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