[games_access] Australian designer of the year

[Ian Hamilton]

The award covers all types of design in all industries, this year it was given to developers of assistive tech for proundly motor impaired kids, aimed mainly at CP but obvious benefits elsewhere too. 
I saw it being demoed at an accessibility conference over in the UK. It's basically giant rugged joystick that you can strap your hands to the sides of if needed: 
http://www.theleadsouthaustralia.com.au/industries/technology/max-hughes-named-young-australian-designer-of-the-year-for-videogame-controller-for-disabled-youth/#.U4bYP3Zkjwk.twitter
They've only been using with university-produced bespoke games so far, but it would work fine with anything that required 4 buttons or less, or other games if used in conjunction with other input devices, such as switches.
The prize is funding to get commercial production up and running.
Ian 		 	   		  
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