Live webinar Thursday, February 13, 2025

In Game Design that Makes a Difference: A11y in Video Games, accessibility consultant Dom Parker will explore how accessible game design can transform the player experience. Dom will discuss how to make sure all your game mechanics—whether core gameplay, puzzles, or narrative moments—are not only fun but inclusive for players with disabilities. You’ll learn how to design mechanics that support your game’s core hook while ensuring accessibility, as well as tips for crafting challenging yet fair puzzles, and making cutscenes more interactive and engaging for all players. This session is perfect for game developers and designers who want to create games that are enjoyable for everyone, regardless of ability.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/29703847

The video player is testing a new AI tool to create subtitles in over 100 languages.

[When Carter] decided to establish himself as a supporter of disability rights during the 1976 presidential election, he visited Warm Springs to make that promise. After he was elected president, however, Carter often struggled to implement key parts of his agenda, and disability rights was no exception. So disabled people had to step in to do the work that the non-disabled simply couldn't get done on their own.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/25631671

How to Train Friends and Family on a Screen Reader

November 26, 2024 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST

Learning access technology can appear daunting to a newly blind person. Finding quality access technology training can also be difficult for several factors. This is where technology savvy friends and family can help someone start learning how to use a screen reader. Join the National Federation of the Blind on Tuesday, November 26, from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. eastern to learn how you can teach a friend or family member how to get started with a screen reader. We will cover:

• How a screen reader works
• How screen readers present content
• Common keyboard shortcuts to start with
• Further training resources to learn how to use multiple screen readers

How to Train Friends and Family on a Screen Reader

November 26, 2024 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST

Learning access technology can appear daunting to a newly blind person. Finding quality access technology training can also be difficult for several factors. This is where technology savvy friends and family can help someone start learning how to use a screen reader. Join the National Federation of the Blind on Tuesday, November 26, from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. eastern to learn how you can teach a friend or family member how to get started with a screen reader. We will cover:

• How a screen reader works
• How screen readers present content
• Common keyboard shortcuts to start with
• Further training resources to learn how to use multiple screen readers

Mu-An Chiou talks about trying to improve accessibility, without support or resources, at GitHub prior to its purchase by Microsoft.

Mu-An writes:

Eventually, I found that there are tons of accessibility issues that are just stale, and a lot of them were just like: this icon button isn’t labeled. I looked at them and thought oh that’s easy. I will fix it.

At one point I added so many aria-labels that AT users got mad that they’re getting misused.

Yes that was me. I am very sorry. I had no idea what I was doing. But then I learned the error of my ways and tried to be better.

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Nike’s new Elite EasyOn backpack was designed with innovative features making it accessible for as many athletes as possible, including those with low dexterity or motor skills.

Originally developed for athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the backpack is now available to everyone through the company’s online store for $150.

Discovered via the Accessibility Weekly newsletter