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Video Game Accessibility Awards
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Alex_Alumni
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A post for the gamers in the community 
On 12th March 2022 the second edition of the Video Game Accessibility Awards took place, for games released in 2021.
It's an initiative set up to raise awareness of disabled gamers, and the need to make gaming more inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Categories included 'improved precision', 'second channel', and 'ability to bypass', all of which I use to make my gaming experience more enjoyable, but did not realise were accessibility features until now!
It's hosted by Alanah Pearce, popular Twitch streamer, Youtuber and writer at Sony Santa Monica Games, and Steven Spohn, senior director of the charity Able Gamers. It also features many other disabled gamers and advocates, including Ryan Reynolds!
I learnt a lot watching the recording of the awards, and enjoyed the fact that promoting accessibility didn't feel tokenistic or bolted on like other awards shows.
Did you know about the show? Do you think other industries would benefit from accessibility awards? I'd love to know your thoughts, so please feel free to share below.
On 12th March 2022 the second edition of the Video Game Accessibility Awards took place, for games released in 2021. It's an initiative set up to raise awareness of disabled gamers, and the need to make gaming more inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Categories included 'improved precision', 'second channel', and 'ability to bypass', all of which I use to make my gaming experience more enjoyable, but did not realise were accessibility features until now!
It's hosted by Alanah Pearce, popular Twitch streamer, Youtuber and writer at Sony Santa Monica Games, and Steven Spohn, senior director of the charity Able Gamers. It also features many other disabled gamers and advocates, including Ryan Reynolds!
I learnt a lot watching the recording of the awards, and enjoyed the fact that promoting accessibility didn't feel tokenistic or bolted on like other awards shows.
Did you know about the show? Do you think other industries would benefit from accessibility awards? I'd love to know your thoughts, so please feel free to share below.
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