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Fortunately, accessibility in video games has become a recurring theme in recent years. However, and despite the fact that more and more studios and developers add options and tools in their projects that allow people with disabilities to enjoy the experience, it is undeniable that there is still a long way to go. Fortunately, there are companies like Microsoft that are very committed to the issue.
This week, Microsoft announced a new course that seeks to educate novice and veteran developers on how to improve accessibility in video games. The best part? The course is completely free and is available to anyone who wants to learn about this interesting and useful topic.
When everyone plays, we all win!
Today, @KaitlynJones_ tells us about the new @MicrosoftLearn Gaming Accessibility Fundamentals Learning Path-a course about game accessibility that is now available to help make that happen.https://t.co/BhUTv3ht3a# A11y#gamedev#accessibility pic.twitter.com/4gmeaJpMvU
— docs.microsoft.com (@docsmsft) December 2, 2021
These classes seek to educate on the importance of accessibility in games
The course in question is called Gaming Accessibility Fundamentals and is made up of 5 modules, which can be completed in an approximate time of 3 hours and 49 minutes. The goal is for developers to learn the basics of creating video games that are inclusive and accessible to the greatest number of players.
In the first module, participants will learn the fundamentals of accessibility. In the second, they will discover how to collaborate with the gaming and disability community to create accessible experiences for those communities.
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In the last 3 modules, you will cover the hardware and software technologies to create accessible products, as well as analyze the best practices that developers and companies can follow for that purpose. If you want to participate in the course to learn more about the subject, all you need to do is visit this page. Of course, the classes are exclusively in English.
“Games are a staple of modern culture. It has the power to bring people together as part of a community and connect them through shared experiences. With nearly 400 million players with disabilities in the world, it is important to create gaming experiences that are inclusive and accessible by design for as many players as possible, ”reads the course description.
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