Advancing Accessibility

As a natural follow up to our episode on Blind Accessibility, Steve is joined by Jenna (Jennissary) from Descriptive Video Works to talk about writing, producing and implementing audio description for video games. Learn about the opportunities, the innovations and challenges in the mission of making games both inclusive and immersive for blind audience--and beyond. Learn more about Player Research...

Making video games accessible is crucial, but a game ultimately doesn't sell if people don't hear or see anything about it. Failing to include disabled audiences in marketing beats, assets and announcements can lead to even the most accessible games to fall under the radar of millions of players worldwide. Marketing, PR and communications teams need to work with developers to ensure they c...

Gaming audiences include a wide variety of players with different preferences, play-styles and needs. Blind and low-vision players are no exception and have been gaming ever since the early days of video games. How do they do it? And what can game developers do to better include players who cannot rely on visual cues to progress? To discuss the evolution of blind gaming, Steve is joined by Ross Mi...

Making video games accessible is crucial, but a game ultimately doesn't sell if people don't hear or see anything about it. Failing to include disabled audiences in marketing beats, assets and announcements can lead to even the most accessible games to fall under the radar of millions of players worldwide. Marketing, PR and communications teams need to work with developers to ensure they c...

Gaming audiences include a wide variety of players with different preferences, play-styles and needs. Blind and low-vision players are no exception and have been gaming ever since the early days of video games. How do they do it? And what can game developers do to better include players who cannot rely on visual cues to progress? To discuss the evolution of blind gaming, Steve is joined by Ross Mi...

Assistive technology has been enabling people with disabilities to live a more accessible, independent life for ages… but what about gaming? How can these tools and devices help gamers engage with games in ways that render those experiences comfortable and enjoyable? Learn about Grant Stoner’s journey into the world of gaming, assistive technology, accessibility journalism and advocacy. Get famili...

Assistive technology has been enabling people with disabilities to live a more accessible, independant life for ages… but what about gaming? How can these tools and devices help gamers engage with games in ways that render those experiences comfortable and enjoyable? Learn about Grant Stoner’s journey into the world of gaming, assistive technology, accessibility journalism and advocacy. Get famili...

For the first episode of the Advancing Accessibility Podcast, host Steve Saylor meets with Player Research’s Game Accessibility Lead: Améliane F. Chiasson.   Learn about the fundamentals of accessibility, how it applies to video games and how teams can make sure to bring their vision to a wider audience. Get to know Améliane’s personal relationship with gaming, what got her to where she is today a...

For the first episode of the Advancing Accessibility Podcast, host Steve Saylor meets with Player Research’s Game Accessibility Lead: Améliane F. Chiasson.     Learn about the fundamentals of accessibility, how it applies to video games and how teams can make sure to bring their vision to a wider audience. Get to know Améliane’s personal relationship with gaming, what got her to where she is today...