[games_access] games_access Digest, Vol 152, Issue 8

[Thomas Westin]

Welcome Gabby!

This is an important contribution to the SIG's focus on game accessibility, and Michelle Hinn has volunteered to join in on this! Great to have you back Michelle – or, OK, you’ve always been here :) 

Best,
Thomas

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>   1. Introduction and Open Question (Gabby Taylor)
>   2. Re: Introduction and Open Question (Brandon Keith Biggs)
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> Date: Thu, 26 May 2016 23:04:14 -0400
> From: Gabby Taylor <mittenstehkitty at gmail.com>
> To: games_access at igda.org
> Subject: [games_access] Introduction and Open Question
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> Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well.
> 
> My name is Gabby and I am looking to start a formalized effort to provide
> support for disabled game developers within the Game Accessibility SIG.
> Considering the overlap between disabled developers and disabled gamers, I
> feel like this won't be too out of line with the hard work you wonderful
> people have already put forth.
> 
> To kick this off, I'd like to get your input on how we should start this
> endeavor: I feel it is best to gather information on what kinds of
> disabilities are represented in the industry and how they are currently
> supported (if applicable) to give us an idea of where and how we can make
> improvements to best effect. I also believe that creating a safe space for
> disabled game developers and our allies to talk in a confidential,
> supportive environment would be of great benefit for brainstorming more
> solutions.
> 
> I'm very excited to hear all of your opinions, and to begin working with
> you to let the game industry be as inclusive and open to all as the games
> we create.
> 
> Thank you,
> Gabby Taylor
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> Date: Thu, 26 May 2016 22:17:30 -0700
> From: Brandon Keith Biggs <brandonkeithbiggs at gmail.com>
> To: IGDA Games Accessibility SIG Mailing List <games_access at igda.org>
> Subject: Re: [games_access] Introduction and Open Question
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> Hello Gabby,
> There are blind game developers at:
> http://forum.audiogames.net/viewforum.php?id=28
> Not sure about other disabilities though.
> Thanks,
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> Brandon Keith Biggs <http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/>
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> On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 8:04 PM, Gabby Taylor <mittenstehkitty at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well.
>> 
>> My name is Gabby and I am looking to start a formalized effort to provide
>> support for disabled game developers within the Game Accessibility SIG.
>> Considering the overlap between disabled developers and disabled gamers, I
>> feel like this won't be too out of line with the hard work you wonderful
>> people have already put forth.
>> 
>> To kick this off, I'd like to get your input on how we should start this
>> endeavor: I feel it is best to gather information on what kinds of
>> disabilities are represented in the industry and how they are currently
>> supported (if applicable) to give us an idea of where and how we can make
>> improvements to best effect. I also believe that creating a safe space for
>> disabled game developers and our allies to talk in a confidential,
>> supportive environment would be of great benefit for brainstorming more
>> solutions.
>> 
>> I'm very excited to hear all of your opinions, and to begin working with
>> you to let the game industry be as inclusive and open to all as the games
>> we create.
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> Gabby Taylor
>> 
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