[games_access] games_access Digest, Vol 152, Issue 8

Fri May 27 03:17:44 EDT 2016

I'm excited to be working on the expansion of the SIG with Gabby! Yeah, I
wasn't gone -- just dealing with some biopsies on my back that could not
wait. I've been working behind the scenes though -- the SIG mailing list
bug reports and subscription notices go through me! :)

On a side note -- anyone in the SIG going to be in Spain the week of June
9th - 16th? I'll be in Madrid, Granada, and Barcelona (and before that
Lisbon (June 4-9)  for my husband's genetics conference). If so let me know
-- it would be great to have drinks!

Michelle

On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 2:57 AM, Thomas Westin <thomas at westin.nu> wrote:

> 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
>
> > 27May 2016 kl. 07:23 skrev <games_access-request at igda.org> <
> games_access-request at igda.org>:
> >
> > Send games_access mailing list submissions to
> >       games_access at igda.org
> >
> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> >       https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/games_access
> > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> >       games_access-request at igda.org
> >
> > You can reach the person managing the list at
> >       games_access-owner at igda.org
> >
> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> > than "Re: Contents of games_access digest..."
> >
> >
> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >   1. Introduction and Open Question (Gabby Taylor)
> >   2. Re: Introduction and Open Question (Brandon Keith Biggs)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > 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
> > Message-ID:
> >       <CAN+8F-wqf-sjC=oUM=
> bhBg4Jyu+7RzY+sACHUSOdNNosTqfqvg at mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > 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
> > -------------- next part --------------
> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
> > URL: <
> https://pairlist7.pair.net/pipermail/games_access/attachments/20160526/63242899/attachment-0001.html
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > 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
> > Message-ID:
> >       <
> CAKAWQkVZ4B7J9Qz6FLr7rKBj2OUs0q-MpCJyM8Z4uuHHUipTYg at mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > Hello Gabby,
> > There are blind game developers at:
> > http://forum.audiogames.net/viewforum.php?id=28
> > Not sure about other disabilities though.
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> > Brandon Keith Biggs <http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/>
> >
> > 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
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> games_access mailing list
> >> games_access at igda.org
> >> https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/games_access
> >> The main SIG website page is http://igda-gasig.org
> >>
> >>
> > -------------- next part --------------
> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
> > URL: <
> https://pairlist7.pair.net/pipermail/games_access/attachments/20160526/dc6e87a7/attachment-0001.html
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Digest Footer
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > games_access mailing list
> > games_access at igda.org
> > https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/games_access
> > The main SIG website page is http://igda-gasig.org
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > End of games_access Digest, Vol 152, Issue 8
> > ********************************************
>
> _______________________________________________
> games_access mailing list
> games_access at igda.org
> https://pairlist7.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/games_access
> The main SIG website page is http://igda-gasig.org
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://pairlist7.pair.net/pipermail/games_access/attachments/20160527/d94c9bd2/attachment.htm>