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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

7 months

📌 Arevya (she/her) 🇳🇴 Disabled and chronically ill accessibility advocate, public speaker and content creator from Norway, with a burning passion for accessibility in gaming! 🔥 👾 💌 Arevya @gmail .com ✨

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

4 years

To all my Norwegian followers, it will be a peaceful protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement at Festplassen on friday at 4pm❤️ It will also be a peacefull protest in Oslo outside the U. S Embassy at 4pm ❤️ Please, if you know any Norwegians, give them this info ❤️

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@arevya

11 months

Time for a long RANT, becuase I have NEVER been more disappointed in Nintendo then I am today, this is a huge step back for accessibility in gaming... Today Nintendo released a new "Community Tournament Guidelines" that will take effect on November 15th, 2023 (1/10) 🧵

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@arevya

11 months

Gaming is for everyone (except disabled gamers that need third party accessories?) Xbox I urge you to give a statement on if this will affect the disability community and if so, how is this in line with your vision for accessibility in gaming!

Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷

@Toadsanime

11 months

Xbox will block access to unapproved third-party accessories from November 12:

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@arevya

3 months

I'm checking something out! 🐝 Developers; are you ok with people "cheating" in your single player game for accessibility?

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@arevya

11 months

but the reason why it is, is because MANY disabled gamers (like myself) use third party accessories to be able to game. This can be anything from controllers you can use with your feet, tools to make the game work with a straw you can blow in to move your character,

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@arevya

11 months

I have said this before, and I will say it again; The future is ACCESSIBLE. Gaming is for EVERYONE!

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@arevya

11 months

all the way to 3D printed specialised equipment that let you use a regular Joy-con or Pro controller. ALL of this is equipment we NEED to be able to game, to be able to join like everyone else, to be able to access games, consoles, and a hobby we LOVE!

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@arevya

11 months

Because here is where they are crossing the line with their answer: "Use of game consoles, accessories and software not licensed by Nintendo" If you are not familiar with game accessibility this might not seem like a big deal...

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@arevya

11 months

I can somewhat understand Nintendo’s need to protect their IP, but this is taking it so far that it will exclude children, youth and grownups that NEED accessibility to play games like everyone else.

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@arevya

11 months

This is not something that will help Nintendo have control over their own design, this will literally just EXCLUDE a bunch of gamers solely based on the fact that we are disabled.

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@arevya

11 months

But what is devastating me more than anything in this document is under question 16: "What do "tournaments that are illegal or inappropriately conducted or that could be viewed as offensive or otherwise inappropriate refer to?"

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@arevya

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THIS is why accessibility in games matters! Today I felt like a gamer, just that... not a disabled gamer, not a chronically ill gamer, not a gamer with a brain injury.... I was just a gamer ♥️ @Ubisoft cognitive accessibility in the new Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 1/2

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@arevya

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In this document they lay out guides and rules for people and organisations that want to host community tournaments. The document has some strict rules about use of their games/console/IP, price pr ticket, tournament prize and so on.

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@arevya

11 months

I would highly recommend anyone that sees this to repost it, and get the information out there. There is ways Nintendo can rewrite their rules and guidelines that still protect their IP and also let everyone be able to join, no matter their ability or disability.

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@arevya

6 months

It's time for the monthly reminder to PLEASE not use the ALT text as a meme... ALT text is a way for people that use screen readers to understand what is shown in the picture without being able to see it. Stop misusing accessibility options...

wilf

@wilfhmy

6 months

if anyone’s having a bad day, just click it

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@arevya

10 months

Games without accessibility shouldn't be considered a game of the year...

ash 🍜

@ashdogx

10 months

What gaming opinion got you like this?

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@arevya

1 year

So today it was confirmed, that my current job is giving me a year of leave to pursue my dream of working in the game industry 🥹❤️ They acknowledged both that my work in accessibility is in line with their values, and that it can be really hard for disabled people to find 1/3

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@arevya

3 years

Who is going to tell Twitch that the Norwegian word for Disabled, is NOT deactivated 😅 @Twitch please fix this, I’m not “deaktivert” (aka deactivated) I have “Nedsatt funksjonsevne” (aka Disability) Please retweet this so it can get some traction and hopefully get fixed!

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@arevya

2 years

And this is why I’ll never stop talking about accessibility in gaming. Because some people think the solution to disabled gamers needing accessibility is just to tell us to not play video games at all… Sorry but I have as much right to game as anyone else 😌🔥 #a11y

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@arevya

2 months

My experience as an accessible badge holder at #TwitchconEU a 🧵! 👏🏻 It's never easy to ask for accommodation as someone with invisible illnesses/disabilities 😅 and that sometimes showed... But other times it worked great! Let's talk about it 1. Badge pickup - went great

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@arevya

6 months

The most ironic thing happening to me so far this year was a man telling me he didn't care about accessibility and people needed to just "get over their weaknesses" while wearing glasses in his profile picture

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@arevya

1 year

permanent position in new fields, so they want to be a safety net for me (if I want to I can go back to that job next year) to ensure my transition in to a new industry will be as smoothly as possible ❤️ I can’t even start to tell you all how much I appreciate this! 2/3

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@arevya

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Well, the cat is out of the bag! 🐈 I'm going fulltime with game accessibility work as Arevya ♥️👏🏻 This fall has been an incredibly fun journey! Aktive Gamere was my first big step into the gaming industry, and I'm endlessly grateful for their support!

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@arevya

11 months

You have been the champion of disabled gamers and accessibility in gaming for years! This is a big change that is out of character for what you have been promoting, so please give us a clear statement of what is happening

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@arevya

1 year

The amount of support I have received for my passion in my current job is more than I would ever expect! Gaming field, keep your eyes open, for in September I’m coming for you 👀🥹❤️ 3/3

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@arevya

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This is gonna make me really upopular with some people, but Nintendo; get a grip... On Sunday I played Princess Peach: Showtime! and my stomach dropped when I saw that there were NO accessibility options... Nothing at all...

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@arevya

11 months

@eztheory Yes. Or they need a way to license more third party accessories

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@arevya

2 years

@ianhamilton_ Best I have ever heard is "You either, sadly, die young, or you live long enough to be disabled" And it is some truth in that!

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@arevya

10 months

Are you seriously for real right now?! 😭😭 I'm nominated for the "The advocacy award" at GAConf Awards 2023! ❤️🥹 I can't, I'm crying so much, this means so much to be nominated next to the amazing @helloitskolo and @sightlessKombat 😭❤️

The Game Accessibility Conference

@GA_Conf

10 months

We are incredibly excited to announce the finalists for the GAConf Awards 2023! This year we have 19 categories, shortlisted by an expert panel, with winners decided on by a combination of public and jury vote. 🗳️Voting is NOW until December 3rd! Info -

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@arevya

2 months

We are using our voices to ask Twitch to highlight disabled content creators for the month of July during Disability Pride Month on both the front page of Twitch and their social media accounts. We deserve a platform to educate others about accessibility #TwitchDisabilityMonth

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@arevya

2 years

Since TikTok didn’t want to show this to anyone, I will post it here where people actually see things 😌 @Xbox has shown us this week at #Gamescom that they walk the walk when it comes to accessibility, and raise the bar on what to expect on a con! You agree? 💕

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@arevya

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@PirateSoftware Well, now this tweet is going to blow up even more! But yeah, agree! And if it makes more people play the game, due to it being more accessible, it's a win win for everyone!

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@arevya

1 year

I can FINALLY talk about this, my first job in the gaming industry 😭💜 I will work with @AktiveGamere to promote their work to make a resource and knowledge center for gaming and esports in Norway! I will work to promote accessibility in gaming and to make gaming for EVERYONE!

Aktive Gamere

@AktiveGamere

1 year

Endelig kan vi presentere for dere alle vår nye rådgiver: Elisabeth, bedre kjent som @Arevya 💜 Elisabeth skal jobbe hos oss 50% med ansvar for våre sosiale medier, samt være rådgiver på inkluderende gaming! Sammen skal vi gjøre dataspill tilgjengelig for ALLE👾

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@arevya

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So I see some people say they also got turned away for the accessible entrance at #TwitchCon and got told the line was just for people with mobility aid... Okei, let us make this 100% clear: NOT ALL DISABILITIES ARE VISIBLE or NEED A MOBILITY AID 👏🏻

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@arevya

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is something I have never exsperience before! For the first time, I WAS IN CONTROLL, over how difficult things would be for me in every settings. I can not start to tell how importan this is for gamers like me. For the first time I was not an afterthought, I was just a gamer ♥️

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@arevya

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I don't know who needs to hear this, but "just for fun" is a 100% legit reason to use easy mode and/or different accessibility settings in games ❤️ It's a game and it's supposed to be for fun. So enjoy your time with it, you will find no gatekeeping of accessibility on my page❤️

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@arevya

1 year

Pssst ALL game companies 👀 In two months it’s #disabilityPrideMonth and I highly recommend every game company to reach out to the Disability community to work together with us 👏🏻❤️ Because the best content about accessibility in your game you get from us who are using it! ✨

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@arevya

11 months

@Dan13JB @NovaNathanGD Yes, something to that degree. Like this is for such small events anyways, 200 people is such a small crowd. So this will only effect like small events, clubs and other local things :S Like SCHOOLS! It's horrible

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@arevya

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This is so nerdy, and accessible, and gaming, and everything I love! ❤️ Today I was invited to have a stand at my local mobility aid / general aid conference to show off my accessible gaming set up and to talk about gaming accessibility with people ✨ Over 200 people 1/2

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@arevya

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"But you're disabled, how can you do an 11 hours long stream?" Because of 2 things: 1. I have an extremely supportive partner that loves that I'm so passionate about things! We are a team, and while I was streaming, he was taking care of the dog, fixing me food and drinks,

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@arevya

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I was speaking at a gig today about disability inclusion in gaming One of the speakers after me decided to point at me sitting in the audience and say "we had gamers that looked handicapped, unlike you, hehe" My jaw DROPPED! I had talked about disability inclusion for 20min...

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@arevya

1 year

Well… this marks the last week of me being an accountant 👀 Because I miiight have gotten myself a full time position in the game industry 🔥

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@arevya

1 year

Hi every devs and social media manager out there 💕 I’m looking into doing more accessibility reviews of games on my channel, so please consider me when you are sending out review copies of your game ✨

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@arevya

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"But why do YOU need accessibility, you don't look disabled?" "You are just playing with your feet for show, you are faking it!" I have heard it so many times, so many times that I sometimes believe it myself... And then I try playing games in my living room, away from my

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@arevya

11 months

We have an update on the statement from Microsoft: "Microsoft and other licensed Xbox hardware partners' accessories are designed and manufactured with quality standards for performance, security, and safety....

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@arevya

1 year

So my talk yesterday went well 😭❤️ So glad to be able to talk about accessibility to a full room of game devs, artists and sound designers ❤️ And I hope I could inspire someone to be more accessible 🥹❤️ Thanks for having me @NordicGameJam ❤️ #ngj23

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@arevya

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My creator friends; anyone of you who want me to send indie games devs your way? ✨ I get a lot of people asking me if I want to try their indie game! Sadly many are not my cup of tea, but the dev seems like a really good person with a great game. Would you be ok with me

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@arevya

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This is why accessibility matters ❤️ Tomba is getting a remake for the PS5, which means that I will be able to play this game for the first time since my hands got worse, due to the fact I can now play it by using the PlayStation Access Controller ✨

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@arevya

1 year

Make art accessible <3 I did not know this was a thing, that blind people can touch part of the collection at some museums! But it make sence, museums are there to learn people about art through history, so it need to be accessible <3

Haben Girma👩🏿‍🦯

@HabenGirma

1 year

Only blind people can touch ancient treasures at the @BritishMuseum , but this jealous sightie can’t handle it. A thread, plus video description below. #Accessibility 1/n

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@arevya

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They are adding collections for disabled creators!!! 👀👀 Disabled creators: time to apply ❤️

Twitch

@Twitch

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We have more exciting news to share! Check out our Blog post for an update on Unity Guilds, including details on international expansion and intersectionality support:

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@arevya

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Well, it turns out I actually have my hands on the Xbox Adaptive Joystick already 👀 So Game Accessibility Hive Mind: What questions do you have, and what do you want me to test out for a review? ✨

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@arevya

11 months

Time to be honest; I have made myself unpopular with some people, because when they send me a request to make content/speaking/consulting work for them, I often reply with something in the line of “is this a paid opportunity?” 😅 And some people get really upset about that 1/x

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@SamCWoodhall

11 months

I think creators need to start being more honest with themselves and their communities, and admit that they do actually like money. It'll make it way easier when it comes to making this a career.

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@arevya

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I cannot believe I'm saying this, but I HAVE BEEN SPONSORED BY PLAYSTATION NORWAY 💙 😭😭 They were really glad to see me using the Access Controller and having so much fun with it, so they wanted to work with me 🥹 💙 Also, they wanted to sponsor our next stream! 🥹😭 1/2

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@arevya

1 year

Shall we talk about something uncomfortable? Let’s talk internalised ableism, a 🧵 Because sometimes you just need friends to put you in place! I still have an active sick leave out this week, but was talking about going back to work for some hours, “so it don’t look bad” 1/6

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@arevya

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So I have to constantly prove for the game industry that I'm ACTUALLY disabled... Every single week, people in the industry question whether I'm really disabled... whether I'm really sick... whether I really need accessibility based on their own lack of knowledge... Todays news

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@arevya

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Roses are red, violets are blue... Your able-bodied partner is not an angel for being together with you ❤️

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@arevya

11 months

Unauthorized accessories can compromise the gaming experience on Xbox consoles (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.) Players may receive a pop-up warning that their accessory is unauthorized...

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@arevya

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@AirahThe2nd If you think it's so easy to get a hold on someone to address accessibility issues, you are blissfully unaware of the industry. I wish it was just a way to send a mail and then things would change, but sadly that never happened. Getting eyes on a problem is more effective

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@arevya

2 years

Well, looks like I’m going to be a Waifu ✨ We got engaged yesterday 💕💍

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@arevya

2 years

#ad @PlayStation_NO 👏🏻 Finally I can tell you all, that I have been sponsored by #playstationnorge to talk about the accessibility features in their new game #godofwarragnarok 😭♥️ An action-adventure video game with OVER 60+ accessibility features! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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@arevya

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Hi @Twitch 👏🏻 It's Disability Pride Month this month, so why not make your amazing platform more accessible for EVERYONE 💜 Give us ALT text on the panels in our "about" section, and take a massive step in the right direction! Streamer, don't you agree? ✨

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@arevya

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I talk a alot about accessibility, and since it is #DisabilityPrideMonth next month let me just remind everyone of this: Disabled people are allowed to also have their WANTS meet, not just their needs! ✨

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@arevya

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Yesterday I played games with a kid who got to game FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HIS LIFE thanks to accessible game equipment! 💪🏻 Today I got to see the power of gaming when it comes to giving a sense of calm to a kid that had ADHD ❤️ I love my job!

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@arevya

11 months

Eventually, the unauthorized accessory will be blocked from use to preserve the console gaming experience. For a full list of accessories that are supported on Xbox consoles, please visit ...

Xbox Accessories & Controllers | Xbox

Make your gaming experience more immersive with Xbox accessories and controllers for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, Windows, and mobile gaming.

www.xbox.com

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@arevya

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Have you heard the rumours? 👀 @LaurakBuzz and I have started a podcast about accessibility; Ctrl, Alt, Access ✨ Every other Thursday we will give you the latest news in game accessibility, guests and other funny conversation about all accessibility👀❤️ A teaser is live now👏🏻

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✨ Happy Disability Pride Month ✨ For this month I have taken on my BIGGEST project yet 🥵 Every single day of this month I will post a short video about accessibility and gaming 👏🏻 I have been joined by so many talented creators that has made content with me 🥹💕 1/5

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@arevya

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our support pages here and here, and our Designed for Xbox Partner Hardware Program page here."

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TOMBA IS BACK, BBY! 🩷 And this time the game is accessible for me 🥹😭 So this Thursday I'm celebrating the release of the remake with a 8-12 hour stream! And even better; @easysurf_ca has given us a PS Access Controller to give away during the stream! ✨ Thank you so so

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@arevya

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@CohhCarnage Really glad you are talking about this and normalize it! Hope you feel better soon <3

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@arevya

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before they went on! About my story on how alienated I felt due to the fact that no one told me I was disabled! Let me just say so EVERYONE KNOW: - Many people live with invisible disabilities! - Disabled is not a bad word!

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Just have to say, it was really cool to be able to talk to parents of the next generation of gamers about the amazing progress @Xbox and @Naughty_Dog has done for accessibility in the industy! ♥️

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@arevya

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I had started to shake quite visible, and luckily I found a crew member that understood that I needed to get in, and let me use a line that was at this point almost empty... Accessibility should NEVER rely on luck. This needs to be done better next time 😤

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@arevya

9 months

Question to everyone in the game accessibility / a11y space 🐝 Does a sort of game accessibility newsletter exist out there? And if not, is that something people would be interested? Like monthly recap of accessibility news, tips and tricks, and so on❤️👀

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Stop using your disabled kids as content! ESPECIALLY when they have a meltdown, are in distress or getting invasive treatment. The amount of autistic kids with meltdowns I see being filmed by the parents is horrendous

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@arevya

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Person responsible for the shooting last night was an immigrant, and this need to be said: Do NOT let this fuel more hate towards immigrants in Norway! This is an action from ONE person, never use this to press down and spread hate towards a marginalised group, racism is never ok

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@arevya

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I will play my FAV game ever on stream tonight and I'm so looking forward to iiiiiit 🥺💕 But how many of you have actully played more then the demo of Tomba! / Tombi!? It was a BIG thing on one of the PS1 demo discs, but not that many have played it!

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@RochalaPiotr Xbox adaptive controller and the Logitech accessible game kit, I play with my feet when I have problems with my hands

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11 months

@FakeRobotGamer @RochalaPiotr You can use them on a Switch, but now that is not possible anymore. That is the problem I'm stateing in the post

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@arevya

11 months

@ShinobiPhoenix @LaurakBuzz If it weren't for people bringing attention to accessibility needs in gaming, we would be far far far behind in the industry. Many disabled gamers use unlicensed products, because it does not exist products that is good enough. Also it will be REALLY expensive if we need to 1/2

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

4 months

Thursday is #GAAD Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024 and I'm celebrating by streaming with my amazing friend @sightlessKombat 👏🏻 We will be streaming Gears 5, he without sight, and I with (almost) only my feet 👀 This is a brilliant way to see game accessibility in action!

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

9 months

Want to test out accessible gaming equipment? Or maybe take a look at some accessible games?✨ If you are Bergen on Saturday, stop by Spillhuset Bergen where I will have a stand showcasing accessible game equipment, and let you test it all! 👏🏻 Because gaming is for EVERYONE! ❤️

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

7 months

Accessibility hive mind 🐝 Does anyone of you know about any games that are accessible for a blind boy without sight at the age of 9? ❤️ I know ofc about God of War Ragnarök and The Last of Us being really good for blind gamers, but they aren't appropriate due to his age❤️

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

5 months

Well everyone, I just sent a mail to the government to ask if I could stop by the Parliament and the department of culture to talk to them about the importance of accessibility in gaming 👀 So cross your fingers and wish me good luck ❤️

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

11 months

Easy mode is not the end all be all of accessibility, and I can understand people are bored of having the same conversation But saying easy mode is NOT accessibility is false! Cognitive accessibility often get overlooked, but some can absolutely benefit from easy mode

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

3 months

Is this the future of accessible gaming? 👀 Well, it did make me cry 😅 Last month I travelled to Ireland to test @ByoWave Proteus Controller Kit! And all I can say is; wow! Take a look at my first impression of the kit here;

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

2 months

There, so it seems like it all depended on who you met. This is not ok, as it makes both a huge cognitive barriers, and it makes a problem for us who do not look like we need accessibility due to our illnesses being invisible... When I got back to the main line

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

10 months

"No wonder you are tired all of the time, you experience more pain in a week than most of us do in a year!" I don't think anything has ever validated the struggle with chronic illness and pain just like those words ❤️

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

1 year

I’m about to record my first ever accessibility game review, and I’m so freaking nervous 👀 💀 Wish me luck ❤️

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

2 years

You can now get an automatic reminder so you NEVER forget to add ALT text to your images 💕 #a11y -> Meny -> More (Three dots) -> Settings and privacy -> Accessibility, display, and languages -> Accessibility -> Check the box for "Receive image description reminder" Tnx 💕

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

8 months

Here is the video with subtitles ❤️ my apologies it took me so long ❤️

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

2 months

If you work at an event, and someone with accessibility access ask to use an ACCESSIBILITY entrance you do not turn them away! You are not, nor will anyone ever be, qualified to see if someone needs accessibility by just looking at them... That is not how disability works, it's

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

1 year

Stop telling disabled people to put trigger warnings on their content where they are just showing their body/disability/illness… Holy hell every time I see a comment like that it makes me want to scream! Don’t like us? Then keep scrolling…

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

1 year

The amount of work I have been expected to do for free after starting advocating for accessibility is ridiculous! And sadly they OFTEN reply with “but don’t you want it to be accessible” try and shift the “blame” over at me! Yes I want accessibility, but I also want to eat…

Ross Minor 👨‍🦯: TwitchCon San Diego

@ross_minor

1 year

Them: We love your work and would love for you to talk about game accessibility! Me: Thank you so much! Here are my rates. Them: Do you think you can do it for free? Me: No. Them: (radio silence). Pay your consultants for their expertise! #Accessibility #blind #GameDev

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

9 months

It isn't every day you meet the Minister of Culture in Norway, and get to show her accessible gaming equiptment 👀👏🏻♥️ Last weekend I was at Spillhuset Bergen, and got to showcase accessibility in gaming. I meet Lubna Jaffery! Here is what we talked about (🧵1/4)

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

10 months

Online friends were my saving ❤️ as disabled person, going out isn't always available for me, so having friends I can connect with online were a lifesaver 👏🏻 This is why gaming is so important for me! Best of all; many of my online friends are invited to my wedding next year ❤️

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@Paprikaashh

10 months

There are NO online friends. They are just strangers who are on the same social media as you. Do not trust them. Do not share anything personal and stay as detached as you can. Do not try to develop a friendship.

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

5 months

People find it weird and say I do it for attention,THIS is why accessibility is important: because I deserve quality of life like everyone else 💕

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

2 years

Me, when a company says they are accessible, but doesn’t even use ALT text on their pictures

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Arevya the Accessibility Queen 👑 ♿️

@arevya

2 months

7. I wish that the disabled toilets was marked in the #TwitchCon app! It was great with all the signs, but irritating when the app took you to the wrong toilet ❤️

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@arevya

2 years

Since it is #DisabilityPrideMonth I want to talk about what I find to be hardest about being a disabled content creator, a 🧵 ✨ Lack of energy/time ✨ I often compare my journey with people that are healthy, and have normal amount of energy.

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@arevya

2 months

The signs were easy to follow, big legible text and all of the crew/staff knew what I was looking for and directed people to the correct line. No question of WHY I needed it, and it all went smoothly. I had pre-booked this on Twitch webpage, but they did have blue stickers there

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