Work

Making the mainstream accessible: more than a game

Year: 2006

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Accessible gaming provides a means of social integration for disabled people. As the gameplay and technology gap with the mainstream narrows, more complex forms of interaction between players are supported. Some important challenges in providing accessible communication and coordination between players in multiplayer settings are discussed, as well as a number of fringe issues such as integration with online gaming communities. We also demonstrate the potential benefits of using the techniques developed for use in areas use in areas including education covering the potential benefits to both disabled and non-disabled users. The work is discussed within the context of other projects in this and related areas.

Source: Loughborough University Institutional Repository (Loughborough University)

Authors: Matthew T. Atkinson, Sabahattin Gucukoglu, Colin H.C. Machin, Adrian E. Lawrence

Language: English

Topic: Digital Accessibility for Disabilities

Subfield: Human Factors and Ergonomics

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: Grundy Educational Trust, Loughborough University

OpenAlex ID: W649037826

FWCI: 1.041

Cites: 14

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10