@accessunlockanz

An Australian and NZ volunteer initiative to support game developers with accessibility needs. Let's unlock a new future, together.

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Today, we are thrilled to announce Accessibility Unlocked, a new initiative for disabled game developers in Australia and New Zealand. So many developers suffer in silence, unable to be visible - so we’re here to be visible for you! accessunlocked.games
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Each year, from Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Accessibility Unlocked runs an annual month-long jam to raise awareness. This years (optional) theme is hope! itch.io/jam/accessjam-2024

AccessJam 2024

A game jam from 2024-05-15 to 2024-06-15 hosted by Accessibility Unlocked. Each year, from Global Accessibility Awareness Day , Accessibility Unlocked runs an annual month-long jam - AccessJam !...

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It's been a difficult time across the industry & those often first to let go or be treated poorly are those who are marginalized, othered, unsupported, or unheard. The love & care shown by all of us to one another through these difficult times is a seed that hope can grow from.
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This jam runs for a month from GAAD (May 16th for AU/NZ, May 15th for US etc) to give you adequate time to make a game, big or small, that explores accessibility in a way that suits you best. We hope you enjoy this years AccessJam and it inspires you to make something for YOU.
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Accessibility Unlocked 🔑 retweeted
ArtsHub@ArtsHub10 Nov 2023
Don't leave it to the people with accessibility needs to do all the heavy lifting, writes Meredith Hall (@merryh). @accessunlockanz @summerfallgames #accessibility #inclusivegaming #disabilityingaming #arts #creator #artists bit.ly/47qfHXl

Accessibility is everyone’s responsibility

Don't leave it to the people with accessibility needs to do all the heavy lifting.

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24 hours to go until the Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2023! Sponsored by @INeedDivGms. Twitch: twitch.tv/laurakbuzz YouTube: youtu.be/P--rmXifm3U English Audio Described: youtu.be/EJUb_pJtNDk ASL Interpreted: youtu.be/NL7tSgqKC3U BSL Translated: (Link Soon)
On a blue background with pixel hearts, text reads Access-Ability Summer Showcase. Friday June 9th 2023. 4pm UK, 11am Eastern, 8am Pacific. Sponsored by I Need Diverse Games. A logo shows a blue stick figure in a red circle. The ends of the circle lead off to each side, and act as controllers connecting to two game controllers, one of which is styled to look like the Xbox Adaptive Controller.

ALT On a blue background with pixel hearts, text reads Access-Ability Summer Showcase. Friday June 9th 2023. 4pm UK, 11am Eastern, 8am Pacific. Sponsored by I Need Diverse Games. A logo shows a blue stick figure in a red circle. The ends of the circle lead off to each side, and act as controllers connecting to two game controllers, one of which is styled to look like the Xbox Adaptive Controller.

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We've been quiet but we're back for 2023 with the FOURTH edition of AccessJam! Each year, from Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Accessibility Unlocked runs an annual month-long jam to raise awareness. This years theme is... community! itch.io/jam/accessjam-2023

AccessJam 2023

A game jam from 2023-05-18 to 2023-06-18 hosted by Accessibility Unlocked. 2022 was a bumper year for games accessibility, with more and more studios employing full time accessibility team leads,...

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As a volunteer run organisation, we provide a foundation, can answer questions you may be uncomfortable or unsure about asking publicly, and point you to the right people for questions we can’t or shouldn’t answer.
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We're always here to help, and we hope you enjoy this years AccessJam!
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Grant Stoner@Super_Crip199419 Jan 2023
I'm super excited to announce I'm now writing a monthly column for @IGN! Access Designed will explore my thoughts surrounding accessibility across the gaming industry. You can read the first issue – the best accessibility surprises of last year – below! ign.com/articles/why-2022-si…

Why 2022 Signaled a Bright Future for Accessibility in Games - IGN

Last year's biggest advancements in accessibility weren’t necessarily the biggest innovations.

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Martyn Sibley@martynsibley17 Jan 2023
Looking for freelance disabled content creators, interested in working with us at Purple Goat to document our journey, please share social handles of potential talent in comments or DM me 💜
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It’s @gamesweekmelb 🚀 Check out our interview on accessibility in game design with the team from @WaywardStrand for Variety Access-ABILITY ▶️ 👉 bit.ly/3MyGTcN #MIGW22
Still from Wayward Strand Game. One person stands next to another in a wheelchair surrounded by columns and a landscape of water and hills. Call out box reads - She must have been famous. Variety - the children's charity logo left hand side at bottom. Centre text reads Access-ABILITY Celebrating locally made accessible games. Cartoon gameboy in right hand side. Top right Melbourne International Games Week logo

ALT Still from Wayward Strand Game. One person stands next to another in a wheelchair surrounded by columns and a landscape of water and hills. Call out box reads - She must have been famous. Variety - the children's charity logo left hand side at bottom. Centre text reads Access-ABILITY Celebrating locally made accessible games. Cartoon gameboy in right hand side. Top right Melbourne International Games Week logo

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Starting today! Variety Access-ABILITY for @GamesWeekMelbs check out interviews with devs chatting accessibility in the local games industry🎤 explore our suite of locally made games 👀 and support Variety Heart Scholarships for kids in need! 😍 levelupforkids.org/accessabi… #MIGW22
Tile with the Words Variety Access-Ability - celebrating accessible games and raising funds for kids in need through the provision of Variety Heart Scholarships Melbourne International Games Week logo Cartoon of game boy

ALT Tile with the Words Variety Access-Ability - celebrating accessible games and raising funds for kids in need through the provision of Variety Heart Scholarships Melbourne International Games Week logo Cartoon of game boy

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