Accessible World

Determining the importance of computer games in education has resulted in significant
research throughout the world. While opinions of researchers vary, it is generally
believed that computer games are the most frequently used interactive media for children
and young adults and that computer games are already a phenomenon of greater cultural
importance to all ages than movies, or perhaps even sports.. The gaming industry
is believed by many to be the catalyst that is driving the propagation of new and
improved operating systems since statistics substantiate that more time is spent
on video and computer games than on the more 'serious' types of computer use.
Although there is an abundance of computer games for the sighted population, accessible
games for blind computer users have been in very short supply. Our next Accessible
World TekTalk guest, Jim Kitchen, however, has addressed the problem by creating
and distributing free of charge a variety of totally accessible self-voicing games.
During his presentation, you will learn why he became interested in writing computer
games, how he acquired the necessary programming knowledge, and hear a demonstration
of some of his games.
Contact: Jim Kitchen Email:
jim@kitchensinc.net
Web:
http://www.kitchensinc.net