RE: More ideas for Accessible Leisure

Former Member — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:53:54 GMT

Something else that would be beneficial for some people, that perhaps can fit into the criteria of this challenge, would be to make one or two-button redemption games accessible, found at amusement arcades and fun fairs around the globe, for people using accessibility switches. That was a long sentence.

I'm thinking something a little Ben Heck / Jon's Arcade solution. Bit more on this here: http://switchgaming.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/one-switch-arcade.html and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Aq30XisPw

Also, someone got in touch recently with me who has cerebral palsy, who wanted to give their dog treats independently. The set-up would need to sit on a wheelchair tray, as unobtrusively as possible, be possible to remove easily, and to make it easy to control using a broad push button. There are cheap sweet dispensers, but we were looking for something that could cope with a variety of treats.

Good luck all!

Barrie

RE: More ideas for Accessible Leisure

DAB — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 21:32:56 GMT

One of my big complaints on these video games are their reaction time response requirement.

Those of us with physical challenges just cannot compete for various reasons.

I challenge the game industry to make games that are more intellectual in nature so that the hand to eye coordination issue is mitigated with a mix of knowledge skills.

After all, most real life challenges requires a mix of the two skills. Strong fast people without much intellect will soon be defeated by the more intelligent people relying on guile and reversing the strength issue against their opponents.

DAB