Teaching Accessibility
Paul Pivec
paul.pivec@mac.com
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Paul Pivec
Masters in Game Computing
Grad Diploma in Education
PhD in Educational Game Frameworks (completion 2009)
30 years plus in the Industry
Currently playing...
Dance Dance Revolution Eve Online
Guitar Hero
Myst
Legends of Rock
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“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids
working together and motivating them, the teacher is
the most important.”
- Bill Gates
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Web Design
Cascading Style Sheets
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Web Design
Cascading Style Sheets
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Web Design
Cascading Style Sheets
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Web Design
Flash Zoom
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Web Design
Flash Zoom
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Program Design
Mouse Clicks
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Program Design
Screen Reader
Tablet PCs
Keyboard Slowdown/Tones
Narrator
Speech Recognition
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Program Design
Screen Reader
Tablet PCs
Keyboard Slowdown/Tones
Narrator
Speech Recognition
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Program Design
Screen Reader
Tablet PCs
Keyboard Slowdown/Tones
Narrator
Speech Recognition
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“The computer was born to solve problems that did
not exist before.”
- Bill Gates
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Accessibility in Game Consoles
Microsoft xBox
Sony Playstation
Nintendo Wii
Playstation Portable
Nintendo DS
Apple iPhone
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Accessibility in Game Consoles
Microsoft xBox
Sony Playstation
Nintendo Wii
Playstation Poratable
Nintendo DS
Apple iPhone
“Tactile Buttons”
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Games designed for Cerebral Palsy students
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Games designed for Cerebral Palsy students
Christopher
Athentosis Quadriplegia
Uses Powerchair
Communicates using Pathfinder
Uses Head wand
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Games designed for Cerebral Palsy students
Christopher
Athentosis Quadriplegia
Uses Powerchair
Communicates using Pathfinder
Uses Head wand
Mid-Town Madness
“it feels like I am learning to drive.”
“drive my wheel chair better.”
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Games designed for Cerebral Palsy students
Shaun
Athentosis Triplegia
Uses Powerchair
Does not communicate well
Has limited use of one hand
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Games designed for Cerebral Palsy students
Shaun
Athentosis Triplegia
Uses Powerchair
Does not communicate well
Has limited use of one hand
Mortal Kombat
“fighter games teach me self defense”
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Games designed for Cerebral Palsy students
Allan
Spasticity Triplegia
Uses Powerchair
Communicates well
Has limited use of one hand
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Games designed for Cerebral Palsy students
Allan
Spasticity Triplegia
Uses Powerchair
Communicates well
Has some use of one hand
Counterstrike
“multiplayer games provide fellowship”
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Games designed for Cerebral Palsy students
Joseph
Rigidity Diplegia
Uses Wheelchair
Communicates well
Has use of both hands
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Games designed for Cerebral Palsy students
Joseph
Rigidity Diplegia
Uses Wheelchair
Communicates well
Has use of both hands
Microsoft Flight Simulator
“makes me feel like a real person”
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Games designed for Cerebral Palsy students
Sarah
Ataxia
Walks
Communicates well
Has normal use of both hands
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Games designed for Cerebral Palsy students
Sarah
Ataxia
Walks
Communicates well
Has normal use of both hands
EA Sports
“I can sometimes beat my brother”
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“They cannot kick a ball around outside with their
siblings, but they can in a computer game. It levels
the playing field.”
- Teacher
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Disabilities and Driving
Advances in vehicle technology, such as power steering and
automatic cars, have helped make driving possible for people
with physical disabilities. In addition, almost any standard
production vehicle can be modified.
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Disabilities and Driving
If you have a physical disability, you should get professional
assistance from a driving assessment service.
The service can:
test your driving ability on the road
give advice on the controls and adaptations you need
evaluate your muscle strength and range of movement
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Disabilities and Driving
If you have a physical disability, you should get professional
assistance from a driving assessment service.
The service can:
test your driving ability on the road
give advice on the controls and adaptations you need
evaluate your muscle strength and range of movement
Gran Turismo
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Disabilities and Driving
Gran Turismo
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Disabilities and Driving
Gran Turismo
V8 Supercar
Mid-Town Madness
F1 Racing
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Teaching Accessibility
a change in attitude
a wider target audience
more accessible funding
innovative use of game technology
Based on Accepted Research
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Teaching Accessibility
Paul Pivec
www.engagelearning.eu
www.gamedesigncampus.com
www.piveclabs.com
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