Man creates computer game for the blind

From the Reno-Gazette Journal (RGJ.com, 13 Oct 2007):

Eelke Folmer, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, had created a Web site that offered solutions to people who ran into problems when they tried to play computer games.

“Then, one day, someone said, ‘Hey, I’m a quadriplegic, and the things you are doing could help people with disabilities,’” Folmer said.

Not long after that, he joined the International Game Developers Association and became a member of its Game Accessibility special interest group…

… Their research focuses on developing a prototype that will allow blind players to use voice commands alone to navigate through the popular online

3-D virtual world “Second Life” and eventually interact with the other “residents” there.

Blind gamers will be able to press a button and a computer voice will provide information about their immediate surroundings, Folmer said.

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Changi Sailing Club to include able-bodied in its disabled programme

From Channelnewsasia (21 Oct 2007):SINGAPORE :

From two boats in the year 2000 to about 20 by year’s end, Changi Sailing Club has created a splash for disabled sailors with its Sailability Changi programme.

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