Just got back from the game accessibility conference! Let’s talk about it and play Hades! Https://www.twitch.tv/rossminor

Tonight at 4:30 pm I’ll be streaming a new branching interactive fiction game set in occupied Netherlands during World War II and is inspired by real events. Below is the steam link and Twitch is RossMinor! store.steampowered.com/app/3840090/... sist_Collaborate__a_World_War_2_ChoiceBased_Story/

I have been MIA from social media recently for many reasons, but primarily because Dixie actually had to have surgery :(. She’s doing well so far, but she had to have four teeth removed. It was honestly pretty hard seeing her distressed after the surgery,

Don't forget disabled creators and Access Consultants, like @stevesaylor.net @stevenspohn.bsky.social @jarvdusa.bsky.social @rossminor.bsky.social @lossayyy.bsky.social @littlemotac.bsky.social @jamesrath.bsky.social @pvnkster.bsky.social @laurakbuzz.bsky.social @tarjapk.bsky.social

I haven’t posted on social media in a while, but I’m live now replacing all the keys on my mechanical keyboard and just chatting! Https://www.twitch.tv/rossminor

Here's an article I have been wanting to write for a long time. Shout out to @wired for the chance, and to @rossminor.bsky.social for letting me tell some of this story.

Wow, this takes the cake for the most unhinged comment I’ve ever received. And no this is not an invitation to one up them lol.

Here's the video of me unboxing the #Switch2! This is the first time I've opened a #Nintendo console on launch day and it was a blast to do it on stream. I'll be uploading a separate video detailing the setup experience for #blind gamers. youtu.be/wD4vEUeFDtY #accessibility

Absolutely love the writing in this article and it feels incredibly validating to be recognized like this. I’m honored and thankful for all the support people have given me throughout the years :). Also love the beginning of the article because it’s so true lol! #Blind #Accessibility #Gamedev

I spent time with @rossminor.bsky.social, who was already helping other blind people play videogames back when he was training for the Paralympics. Now he's got a foot in the door and is taking what he learned from mentors to take games to the next level - for everyone www.wired.com/story/ross-m...

Guess who got a Switch 2! At 3:30 PM PST I’ll be live on my Twitch, where I will be unboxing and setting it up for the first time! I'll also be unboxing the accessories! www.twitch.tv/RossMinor #Blind #Accessibility #Nintendo #Switch2

It’s my birthday! Come join my birthday stream :-) Https://www.twitch.tv/rossminor

It's my birthday! And since it's my birthday, it means you all have to go check out my new YT channel dedicated to specifically blind gaming! Please share and super excited to see where this goes! www.youtube.com/@EyePlayBlind #Blind #Accessibility #GameDev

Have any of you had a cherimoya before? Well I did! Check out my reaction! youtube.com/shorts/V-H3V...

Exciting news! @WIRED is covering me for a featured story and are coming to my place tonight to take some photos, but also photos of me streaming! So if anyone wants to be part of a totally normal stream with people off screen that you can't see, see you tonight at 4:00 PM PST !

Booting up my ROG Ally for the first time in months. So many updates! The fans are blasting haha. It will feel good to casually play some games again.

The hotel I’m staying at uses AccessiBe and their website is so laggy on mobile. Coincidence? I think not

Guess what, I've been the given the opportunity to attend GDC2025 thanks to the @igdafoundation.org! The IGDAF has gone above and beyond insuring it will be an accessible experience for me. Please hit me up if you’re wanting to chat about game #accessibility! #GDCScholarImpact #Blind #GameDev

I just felt an earthquake for the first time! AMA!

Tomorrow at 5:00 PM PST I'll be giving away a copy of Spider-Man 2 for PC on my Twitch! Be there if you're feeling lucky and thank you for always supporting my content! www.twitch.tv/RossMinor #Blind #Spider-Man #Accessibility

Went orange picking across the street at my new college campus! This is paradise and I think Dixie agrees!

Moving to a new place seems so easy, especially when you don’t really have a bunch of things. But doing that when you’re starting up school again, juggling work, dealing with family members, and receiving multiple amazing opportunities, it’s difficult to not let things slip through the cracks 😅.

Guy next to me in my economics class: Do you know the answer on the board? Me: ...I'm blind. Him: Oh... Gonna have to get use to this again lol.

Want to watch the Game Accessibility Conference Awards with #AudioDescription? Check it out here because they're live! youtu.be/RgKLiUTwuUk?...

Ya boy is cookin, that’s all I’ll say 🍲

So excited to announce that I’ll be presenting the Blind and Low Vision Accessibility Award at the @gaconf.bsky.social Awards, which will also be streamed on @ign.com! It’s an honor to present this award and you definitely will not want to miss it! Streams at 9:00 am PST! #Blind #GameDev

I’m streaming after the fires knocked out my power a couple days ago! Https://www.twitch.tv/rossminor

These fires are not very accessible!!! I can’t see the smoke, nor can I smell the smoke because my lack of sense of smell. Do better!

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2024 has been one of my best years in a long time. It can be easy to forget the things you’ve done over the year, so I decided to create a list of my accomplishments. It’s a great feeling to know all my years of advocacy are paying off. #Blind #Accessibility #GameDev

Google released their new AI video model and it can describe video! Let’s see if it can describe video games as well 👀 Https://www.twitch.tv/rossminor

Since I’m part of The Game Awards Future Class, I was given a free ticket to The event tonight. However, while there is audio description for the stream, there is no in-person AD. I would have been better staying home, instead of paying $100 for Uber round trip. Sad times

#Ad I recently discovered a website that uses AI to find the best deals, but get this, they also make it a goal to be completely accessible for blind users! More info below! www.innosearch.ai #Blind #Accessibility #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #Christmas #AI #Shopping #InnosearchAI

Today was the first day of Sight Tech Global, where I not only co-hosted, but also spoke on a panel with @jennissary.bsky.social and @illegallysighted.bsky.social, where we talked about all things blind gaming! The event is still live and theres an entire day left! sighttechglobal.com/event/

The time has come! Check out Part 2 of the video @jennissary.bsky.social and I did with Molly Burke where we have her play #TheLastOfUs for the very first time! You do not want to miss this one! youtu.be/D6eXyUWBumg #Blind #Accessibility #GameDev

What if there was a mode where you could do it from a disabled persons perspective on public transportation? Or, the game could be someone just sitting at home because there’s no public transportation! Rated M for sure.

Last week me and my friend @jennissary.bsky.social, who is an audio description producer, went onto Molly Burke’s channel to talk audio descriptions. After that, we taught her how to play The Last of Us! youtu.be/vB6DG2C9hhg?... #Blind #Accessibility #Gamedev

I’m really proud of this video :). I appreciate the shoutout and for anyone reading, I’m of course always happy to consult for any projects you’re wanting to make blind accessible!

The most common & harmful #gamedev misconception about accessibility is that accessibility = feature development, therefore accessibility = cost that must be weighed up. If there was one single thing that I could delete from the collective consciousness it would be that.

400+ years after the "First Thanksgiving" most Americans have no idea that the Wampanoag people are still here. My tribe, the Aquinnah Wampanoag, is on Martha's Vineyard and we're still fighting for our land and rights. We’re also doing some cool stuff. 🧵👇 if you’d like to learn more & support us

There are plenty of scenarios in which spending time and money on features and options is the appropriate solution to barriers. But don't let yourself end up in a situation where you have spend money on them solely to compensate for unnecessarily exclusionary design choices.

I’m so ready!

I have reported and blocked Autism Speaks because their “work” actively harms autistic people. They will not form a cloud in my personal BlueSky.

I have a very special guest who will be watching my stream, but I can’t say who! Either way please show your support because I’ll be fighting a boss in the last of us, as well as god of war! Https://www.twitch.tv/rossminor

So not only will I be on a panel, but I’ll also be cohosting the entire conference :). Really excited for this opportunity and I can’t wait to see it live :).

Excited to announce I’ll be speaking at Sight Tech Global 2024 with the amazing Jennissary and Illegally Sighted!! Join us virtually on Dec 4-5th, for this FREE event exploring the future of AI and accessibility technology. Register here: bit.ly/3Nbrkcy #Blind #Accessibility #GameDevv

🦋 Looking for some great accounts to follow? May we suggest all of the #Gaconf speakers we've managed to track down so far? A great mix of game devs, accessibility advocates and disabled gamers all in one place! #gamedev #a11y go.bsky.app/JCwPeM3

The game awards accessibility nominees are out! Personally, I am voting for Diablo IV, but I may be biased! Diablo for navigation was the first of its kind for an ARPG and I feel that’s significant for blind gaming going forward. thegameawards.com/news/meet-ou... #Blind #GameDev #Accessibility

This. I understand the need to switch to Bluesky, but let’s not pretend this platform doesn’t have more work to do for its blind users 😅. I heard Skeets it’s a good third party alternative, and it’s amazing we have third party options available again! Looking at platform that shall not be named.

Oh yeah, I forgot it’s the 14th. I received a review code for Lego Horizon Adventures. Unfortunately it’s not accessible in any capacity, which is sad because I use to love playing the Lego games as a kid. Maybe next time.