Accessibility Unlocked 🔑

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

[Accessibility Unlocked 🔑 @accessunlockanz]

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!

https://t.co/XEsS0FfnYd

[Accessibility Unlocked 🔑 @accessunlockanz]

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.

[Accessibility Unlocked 🔑 @accessunlockanz]

Each year, from Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Accessibility Unlocked runs an annual month-long jam to raise awareness. This years (optional) theme is hope!

https://t.co/SKWgdYUd9m

[Accessibility Unlocked 🔑 @accessunlockanz]

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.

[ArtsHub @ArtsHub]

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
https://t.co/t1bjasjRR5

[Laura Kate Dale - Bluesky @LauraKBuzz.bsky.social @LaurakBuzz]

24 hours to go until the Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2023!

Sponsored by @INeedDivGms.

Twitch: https://t.co/UpFaZJGOyo

YouTube: https://t.co/vAkpGypWA2

English Audio Described: https://t.co/7ws7yNkjOy

ASL Interpreted: https://t.co/A6I5dPFHmG

BSL Translated: (Link Soon)

[Accessibility Unlocked 🔑 @accessunlockanz]

We're always here to help, and we hope you enjoy this years AccessJam!

[Accessibility Unlocked 🔑 @accessunlockanz]

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!

https://t.co/7bg1lfywfO

[Accessibility Unlocked 🔑 @accessunlockanz]

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.

[Grant Stoner @Super_Crip1994]

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!
https://t.co/BGcXcGmswP

[Martyn Sibley @martynsibley]

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 💜

[Variety - the Children's Charity ❤️ @varietyvic]

It’s @gamesweekmelb 🚀 Check out our interview on accessibility in game design with the team from @WaywardStrand for Variety Access-ABILITY ▶️ 👉 https://t.co/Qk7qP5Kr8U #MIGW22

[Variety - the Children's Charity ❤️ @varietyvic]

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! 😍 https://t.co/fK5f2WmHCw #MIGW22