Walthew House, a charity for people with vision and hearing difficulties , has launched the trail, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the country to utilize braille. Lasting around two hours, the aim is to solve clues on a circular route of approximately two miles, incorporating plaques, signs, statues, monuments, images, engravings or any other unique features found in the area.
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Microsoft Hosting Workshops During Ability Week
Microsoft has announced that it will be hosting ‘Ability Week,’ a week full of workshops focused on accessibility in technology, from May 29 to June 2. Workshops range from ‘Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day: Minecraft Coding workshop’ to ‘Mobility Day, Build the Robotic Finger workshop.’ The programs will be held at Microsoft stores across Canada, U.S. and Puerto Rico. Users can check out if there are any events happening near them here.
Accessibility Xbox Controller Leaks Ahead of E3
Images for an unannounced Xbox controller have leaked online. The controller is designed for people with accessibility needs and was likely going to get a big reveal at next month’s Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.
Cloverbit Creates Audio Game for the Blind
Soulbound is an audio game created by Cloverbit and designed primarily for a visually impaired and blind audience.
Blind Game Coming to PlayStation VR Later This Year
An independent game label called Surprise Attack, based out of Australia, has released a new trailer and details for Blind, releasing later this year for PlayStation VR and various other platforms.
EA Sports Includes Accessibility features in FIFA 18 for More Fans to Enjoy the Game
FIFA 18 has been out since September 2017, but a few weeks back, as part of a patch, EA added an impressive suit of new accessibility options. These aren’t minor tweaks, either; these are deep dives into the way FIFA 18 controls, from in-game to menus, to give those with disabilities options.
EA Sports Launches Accessibility Portal for Blind Gamers
At a Game Developers Conference Presentation this week, EA Sports Accessibility Lead Karen Stevens talked about how she discovered a significant existing base of blind players in EA’s games and how the company is moving to serve it.
New Technology Enables Mainstream Racing Games to be Played by the Blind
There are racing games out there for the blind but Brian A. Smith feels that they are still not up to the mark and he created RAD, an audio-based interface that can be integrated into any racing game according to him.
“The RAD [racing auditory display] is the first system to make it possible for people who are blind to play a ‘real’ 3D racing game with full 3D graphics, realistic vehicle physics, complex racetracks, and a standard PlayStation 4 controller,” says Smith, a Computer Science PhD candidate at Columbia University.
Huboodle, Fun Accessible Social Gaming
With Six fun games, chat functionality, and 100% voiceover accessibility, Huboodle sets the standard for social gaming. Advance your level by playing any one of the five games and then share (or taunt) your results with friends using the in game chat!
Microsoft Develops Device That Helps Blind and Visually Impaired Navigate Virtual Spaces
Microsoft Researchers have developed a device that makes virtual spaces accessible to blind and visually impaired users. The VR technology has made huge strides to become more immersive than ever.
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