Accessibility Unlocked 🔑

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! accessunlocked.games

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.

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.

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

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 bit.ly/47qfHXl

24 hours to go until the Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2023! Sponsored by @INeedDivGms. Twitch: twitch.tv/laurakbuzz YouTube: youtu.be/P--rmXifm3U English Audio Described: youtu.be/EJUb_pJtNDk ASL Interpreted: youtu.be/NL7tSgqKC3U BSL Translated: (Link Soon)

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

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.

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! itch.io/jam/accessjam-…

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! ign.com/articles/why-2…

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 💜

It’s @gamesweekmelb 🚀 Check out our interview on accessibility in game design with the team from @WaywardStrand for Variety Access-ABILITY ▶️ 👉 bit.ly/3MyGTcN #MIGW22

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! 😍 levelupforkids.org/accessability #MIGW22