Accessible Recreation Opportunities for Gamers of All Abilities
Next week Texans will be receiving all kinds of gifts including popular video games. Advances in accessibility have made it possible for people with disabilities of all ages to enjoy video gaming. GCPD shares this article from Austin 360 with our readers and wishes you a Merry Christmas.
Microsoft’s newest national commercial has a heartwarming message of inclusivity, yet even more touching than the ad itself is the deep, unwavering, real-life friendship between the two Austin-area 9-year-olds who star in it. The ad, called “Reindeer Games,” starts with a young boy sprinting through his snowy neighborhood, corralling friends with the words, “He’s gonna do it! You’ve got to see this!”
See video: https://youtu.be/v70Fu2WU8-w
To learn more about the ways accessibility is evolving, check out these links:
- 5 Ways Video Game Accessibility is Evolving
https://abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/5-ways-accessibility-video-games-evolving - Video Gaming Accessibility, National Library Service https://www.loc.gov/nls/resources/general-resources-on-disabilities/video-gaming-accessibility/
- Simple Ways to Make Video Games Accessible https://www.levelaccess.com/simple-ways-make-video-games-accessible/
The 21st Century Communications and Video Game Accessibility Act (CVAA) regulations can be found at the Federal Communication Commission website, go to https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/21st-century-communications-and-video-accessibility-act-cvaa