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adamkos.bsky.social
Document Accessibility Lead at Principal Financial Group (contract). Accessibility Designer for Mega Man Y+1 (LMteam.bsky.social) Previously on the Xbox Accessibility Team (contract). Auditory Processing Disorder. Obsessed with retro gaming. He/him.
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A lot of people in the games industry still aren't aware. Here's what it means for #gamedev, please share far and wide. igda-gasig.org/what-and-why...

This was an amazing read! The focus on what is accessible and what is fun is SO important here.

Ok, this fucking rocks. Everyone should be able to use the bathroom when they're out and about.

You love to see it: www.reuters.com/business/med...

This was an amazing showcase, per usual. Well done and congrats to Laura and everyone involved! Can't wait for the Winter Showcase!

The Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2025 is airing Friday June 6th at 4pm UK, 11am Eastern, 8am Pacific. 52 Mins, 20+ Games. Regular: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tbu... ASL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1haL... BSL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg7I... Audio Described: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3d4...

You have three days, starting today, to leave a public comment with the FDA about, say, why COVID-19 boosters should remain available to everyone and also free. "Individual consumer" is the category you most likely want (unless you are one of the other categories; if so, choose that).

LET'S GO XBOX!!

There are many wonderful game accessibility nonprofits doing life changing work, from SpecialEffect to Makers Making Change, from NothingWithoutUs to Everyone Can, from CapGame to Warfighter Engaged to GameToo to the Let's Play Games Project. Don't let the current news distract from that.

AbleGamers has become synonymous with the gaming accessibility movement, but new reports from former employees and members of the accessibility community describe abuse, financial mismanagement from leadership, and a board that failed to protect its employees.

My wife scored us preview tickets for Epic Unverse today in Orlando! I totally did NOT cry when I entered the Mushroom Kingdom...😭❤️ #SuperNintendoLand #Universal #EpicUniverse

"Accessibility should be every developer’s top priority, full-stop" - @repiteo.bsky.social announcing native screenreader support in @godotengine.org, "only the first but massive step towards making Godot more accessible". godotengine.org/article/dev-... #gamedev #indiedev #accessibility #godot

Mark your calendars, and prepare to peel yourself away from the Switch 2 for an hour. The Access-Ability Summer Showcase airs on Friday June 6th, with versions featuring ASL, BSL, and audio descriptions. Curious about the format? Take a look at 2024's showcase! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU5m...

Valve announced accessibility tags for games in Steam, to make it easier to find games matching players' needs. The tags are similar to those from the Accessible Games Initiative, but different descriptions and criteria might cause confusion. caniplaythat.com/2025/04/23/v...

Steam joining the party?

The Switch 2 is an indication of Nintendo's commitment to accessibility. From accessible settings to inclusive designs, the newest system is proof that Nintendo's accessibility journey is rapidly evolving. Read my newest Access Designed on @ign.com here: www.ign.com/articles/swi...