1 in 4 people in the U.S. have a disability. Accessibility shouldn’t be an afterthought.

Despite companies continually laying off accessibility folks, I continue to see people still in those companies pushing for accessibility. Too many people know this matters now, that shared understanding cant be laid off.

I am a firm believer that accessibility cannot die. Tides may rise and fall, but accessibility is inevitable. Players know it, most businesses know it. The future is accessible. Let’s support each other during this time. Remember how far we’ve come, and how much further we will inevitably go 🫂♥️

It has been a really rough day and I appreciate the outpouring of support from everyone. The amazing @stevesaylor.net once said something like "every company should have an Elisabeth," and now is your company's chance! I'm on the job market after layoffs and looking for my next role.

Once again terrible news for the game industry. Our thoughts are with all those affected directly today and in the coming year. For disabled players it's particularly concerning to learn of layoffs among accessibility and user research roles, essential to ensure everyone can play (and win).

The incredible work of the Xbox accessibility team is the reason I can still play video games after becoming disabled, and for that I am forever grateful. I hope they can continue their important work at a company that properly values them. Xbox is making a detrimental mistake.

This. Accessibility in terms of being able to get access to games in the first place isn’t evenly distributed. I had same experience as a kid. Second hand games, second or third hand consoles. That is all going away and it’s creating another pointless economic barrier to participating in culture

Really bummed out today. Fortnite “nerfed” their audio visualizer—something I absolutely need as a deaf player—and now the feature is basically useless for me personally and I can no longer play the game anymore.

July is Disability Pride Month! Join me in helping make a more accessible and inclusive future. Let's kick off the month with a small but useful thing: enabling the "Require alt text before posting" checkbox in BlueSky's Accessibility settings. It's sadly per-device, so remember it on new ones!

This means there will be zero refunds if you purchased a game digitally. PlayStation currently has a policy that if you download the game you are inelligible for a refund. Nintendo is worse, it's after you purchased a game. Xbox you have to give a legit reason. Steam is with after 2 hours of play.

I was happy to see in the Splatoon Raiders direct that there will be different difficulty options, but disappointed the option to ask for online help will be limited. Having the ability to utilize assistance is an accessibility feature that players should be able to use as often as they need. 🦑🐙

This quote from @bot-tan.suibari.com is still the most elegant dismantling of the 'accessibility Vs art' myth - "Art is communication. It is not complete until it is received, processed, understood, and responded to."

Gay dice? Gay dice!! 🏳️‍🌈 Our latest #BrailleDice sample arrived just in time for the end of pride! Say hello to Chromatic Flame 🌈🔥 Each die in this heat treated hollow metal set is a unique blend of colors across yellows, blues, purples, and greens. Help us get them made! 🧵

July is Disability Pride Month. Here is an explanation of why we celebrate. 🖤❤️💛🤍🩵💚 #DisabilityPrideMonth

Just played the Rhythm Heaven Groove demo (had sighted assistance to download it on my original Switch). Narration is on by default and walks you through setting verbosity. This is without doubt, the most accessible Nintendo game yet without sight! #A11Y #Accessibility

Federal law requires most museums and other buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities. But access to what's actually inside is often still limited.

This is a good idea for folks who have disabilities who might be at your table. Not everyone can sit for longer than 3 hours on a convention center chair. You just need a fun opener, get right into the action with a great set piece, and find a satisfying narrative ending with what the players do.

Kabuto Park is full of bugs, but not those that break games. Quite the opposite, as Marijn found this cozy bug catching and battling game to be very accessible with forgiving gameplay, difficulty settings, and colorblind accessibility where it matters. caniplaythat.com/2026/06/17/i...

When using Microsoft Word or Google Docs, don't just make text bigger and bolder to make it a heading. That will work for sighted users, but screen reader users will miss that and just hear it as normal paragraph text. Use actual heading styles, like level 1 through 6.

Just pre-ordered my first #Nintendo game! Why? Because I believe there's a strong chance that Rhythm Heaven (or Rhythm Paradise) Groove might be fully accessible. There's been footage showing menu/UI narration, but how to enable it is still a mystery to me. #Accessibility

This is so sad. I really appreciated how Hellblade II was developed with the guidance of peer counselors with lived experience to make sure the depictions of Senua’s disability were as accurate as possible. The game was also very accessible. I hope this incredible team gets to continue their work.

This is so sad. I really appreciated how Hellblade II was developed with the guidance of peer counselors with lived experience to make sure the depictions of Senua’s disability were as accurate as possible. The game was also very accessible. I hope this incredible team gets to continue their work.

Come learn how to make accessible PDFs at Gencon! www.gencon.com/events/301852

As much as I was saddened to see no mention of #accessibility (including in the #GearsOfWar E-Day direct), I was pleased to be able to react along with all of you thanks [email protected] and DVW's #audioDescription! @xbox.com #Xbox

this is it digi-pals, in a few seconds the doors will open for the most amazing digital movie ever!

The Access-Ability Summer Showcase just premiered, with captions, ASL, BSL, and audio descriptions. We prepared a short recap of all the games and their accessibility features presented this year. caniplaythat.com/2026/06/05/a...

ICYMI: The Tennis Academy’s Accessibility Trailer featured in today’s AccessAbility Summer Showcase! It was a HUGE honor being included here with a ton of great games and an introduction by @sightlesskombat.com !! youtu.be/s5zGd8sk5Pg?...

It was such an honor to be a part of this incredible event! Thank you, @laurakbuzz.bsky.social , for making this big game news week fun and exciting for gamers with disabilities! ❤️

YouTube Premiere links are ready for the Access-Ability Summer Showcase. Premiering TODAY at 4pm UK, 11am Eastern, 8am Pacific. Standard: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWw4... ASL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWx3... Audio Described: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuXY... BSL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdOq...

Insomniac Games shared a huge list of features in Marvel's Wolverine that will be available at launch. These include options and assists for many accessibility needs. Their extended gameplay trailer also includes an audio track with audio descriptions. caniplaythat.com/2026/06/04/i...

I’m so glad to see all of this, excited to play when the game launches in September.

Having the accessibility option to remove blood and gore in the new Wolverine game is a game changer. I was hesitant to play the game because I’m a bit squeamish, but now I’m excited to play it. Looking forward to seeing what other accessibility options the game has!

Your favorite anti-war allegory is sending a friendly reminder to vote if your area is holding elections today! 🇺🇸💙

Don't miss the Access-Ability Summer Showcase this Friday! The only showcase that focuses exclusively on games taking extra steps in their accessibility journey, and that want to take you along for the ride. It's just over 50 minutes long, and available to watch in several accessible formats.

From my island to yours, Happy Pride!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Are you a player with accessibility needs, who benefits from adaptive devices in and outside of gaming? Our friends at @playerresearch.bsky.social are looking for participants in a (paid) #accessibility study in June. Webcam, microphone & stable internet connection required. Apply using this form:

This is cool! Football is for everyone 🤟🏼♥️ inside.fifa.com/organisation...

CapGame is now regularly available in English! Since 2024, we’ve been translating major articles with a professional video game translator. Since 2026, all of our articles are translated — from in-depth accessibility features to live announcements. buff.ly/5JVGkTz 4 new articles just went live!

Xbox improved their Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers, and introduced a new Goal Post topper. They are free to configure and download to 3D print. The Accessible Gaming page is also updated, making it easier to find game and hardware accessibility information. caniplaythat.com/2026/05/22/x...

It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day! An excellent time to reflect on what unintentional barriers may exist in your game. -Is important information communicated with both visuals and audio? -Are text and icons large and high contrast? -Do your controls avoid mashing and long holds? #GAAD

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. I'll share links to others work later today, but I'm starting with a little self promo. I've published weekly video game accessibility articles (Opinions, features, and reviews) for the past six years! access-ability.uk

Proud to support the efforts @laurakbuzz.bsky.social makes to run this Showcase every year!

This is one of the biggest accessibility blunders in recent years by Sony.

I can accept XBox instead of Xbox, as the capitalization makes some sense like in PlayStation. But I'm not going to change to all caps for something that is not an acronym, and readability overrules corporate folly when it comes to accessibility.

Summer Game Fest schedule 2026: all the dates, times, and where to watch the showcases - GamesRadar Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2026 schedule info included! www.gamesradar.com/summer-game-...

As much as there was hope around #ForzaHorizon 6, unfortunately this entry does not offer the needed #accessibility for gamers without sight to have greater agency. Thanks to a free review copy, read my thoughts and impressions here: www.sightlesskombat.com/its-racing-b...

And of course, shoutout to @stevesaylor.net for voicing the hundreds of lines of subtitles! You can view the full show at this link, and make sure to switch the language to "English descriptive" in the Settings cog: www.youtube.com/live/I0R3m9w...