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Tyler Fentie
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Accessible gaming lead @ Makers Making Change | T1D, engineer, and maker | My tweets do not represent the organizations I work for | EIT, ATP
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Tyler Fentie @tjfentie.bsky.social · Nov 24
Have you heard about our accessible gaming program in Canada? If not, this video is a great place to start to learn about the work we do and where we want to go.

youtu.be/z8c9y7_KYx4?...
Canada's Largest Accessible Gaming Program | Makers Making Change
YouTube video by Neil Squire Society
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supercrip1994.bsky.social
Sharing again – for an Access Granted report, I'm looking to speak with accessibility consultants that have yet to be credited for games they've worked on. Feel free to send me a message on bluesky, and if that doesn't work, my email is in my bio
supercrip1994.bsky.social Grant Stoner @supercrip1994.bsky.social · Oct 24
For a report for Access Granted, I'm looking to speak with accessibility consultants who HAVEN'T been credited for the games they've worked on. I'm aware of this impacting future opportunities, so I can assure anonymity. Feel free to send me a message if you wish to speak about your experiences!
October 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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neilsquiresociety.bsky.social
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day in which we honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. [1/4]
Burnaby office staff wearing orange shirts. Prairie Regional Staff in Regina wearing orange shirts. Central Regional Director Cheryl Colmer wearing an orange shirt at an event at the Odawa Native Friendship Centre.
September 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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ubisoft.com
Amazing work, a huge congrats for the launch on these kits 👏👏 Excited to see these in use 💖
September 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
tjfentie.bsky.social
Thank you for the kind words @abitofaccess.com ! Such a great article and walkthrough of the Kit.

I appreciate your time and thoughtful review :)
abitofaccess.com Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · Sep 18
It's obvious a lot of thought has gone into assembling these GAME Kits, and it was a joy to get to review one as someone quite literally across the globe from their target market, which is Canada.

A huge thank you to @makersmakingchange.bsky.social, and @tjfentie.bsky.social for reaching out to me.
caniplaythat.com Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · Sep 18
The GAME Kit is a set of adaptive gaming essentials by @makersmakingchange.bsky.social.

Marijn received a kit with assistive switches and adaptive joysticks for review. While only available in Canada, makers and organizations worldwide can take inspiration from it.

caniplaythat.com/2025/09/18/m...
September 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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caniplaythat.com
The GAME Kit is a set of adaptive gaming essentials by @makersmakingchange.bsky.social.

Marijn received a kit with assistive switches and adaptive joysticks for review. While only available in Canada, makers and organizations worldwide can take inspiration from it.

caniplaythat.com/2025/09/18/m...
Makers Making Change GAME Kit accessibility review - Can I Play That?
Makers Making Change's GAME Kit is a comprehensive set of assistive switches, joysticks, and accessories to work with adaptive controllers.
caniplaythat.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
tjfentie.bsky.social
Check this out :)
makersmakingchange.bsky.social Makers Making Change @makersmakingchange.bsky.social · Sep 18
We're excited to launch the GAME Kit, a new initiative to expand accessible gaming across Canada. [1/6]

Explore the GAME Kit: buff.ly/ygYlbj5

#MakersMakingChange #GAMEKit #AccessibleGaming #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveGaming #DisabilityInclusion #AdaptiveController #GamingForAll
Images of the GAME Kit, featuring joysticks, switches, and the GAME Kit guides. Text: GAME Kit - Adaptive Gaming Essentials.
September 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
tjfentie.bsky.social
Is anyone else having trouble with drift through the X1 port on the XAC after updating?

I tried using a few of our 3.5 mm trrs joysticks (oak, spruce) and finding drift only in X1 port and not X2.

There is no microcontroller or board between the joystick and trrs cable on the joysticks I have.
September 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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gaconf.bsky.social
Speaker announcement📢

The full lineup for GAConf USA 2025 is now online, including lots of previously unannounced talks - from FC26 to the Nhuad controller, from AbleToPlay to South of Midnight!
gaconf.com/schedule

Sept 29th - 30th, registration at gaconf.com
#gamedev #indiedev
GAconf, IGDA-GASIG. Advancing accessibility for disabled players. Hybrid online & Archer Hotel, Redmond. September 29th - 30th 2025. TIGA awards winner, CIPT awards winner, MCV Develop awards finalists, EN awards winner, Business Awards UK winner.
September 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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momoxmia.bsky.social
Sneak peek at upcoming accessibility features in FC 26, shared via today's official trailer! Yes, that is a High Contrast Mode — available in ALL modes ⚽🔥

Full video, more to come: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSi0...
High Contrast Mode in FC 26
July 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
tjfentie.bsky.social
So cool! Looking forward to watching the talks on YouTube :)
ga11ygathering.bsky.social Game A11y Gathering @ga11ygathering.bsky.social · Jul 9
That’s a wrap! Today was a fantastic conference. Thank you so much to our sponsors, speakers, volunteers, BSL and attendees. We will take a short break before uploading talks to YouTube and posting more photos, but for now just a huge, heartfelt thank you.

#GA11yGathering
A bright, open plan room with tables and chairs, and projector at the back where a speaker is giving a talk. There are many attendees including people in wheelchairs and with service dogs. BSL interpretation is streamed on a second screen, and smaller TVs mounted on the ceiling show the talk and BSL.
July 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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caniplaythat.com
We reported on it before, but now Xbox finished the roll out of the Accessible Games Initiative tags. Don't miss the Xbox Wire article, with interviews featuring @brannonz.bsky.social and @stevesaylor.net!

Our original post: caniplaythat.com/2025/05/16/x...

Xbox Wire: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
Accessible Games Initiative Tags Now Available Across All Digital Xbox Experiences - Xbox Wire
Accessible Games Initiative tags are now available across all digital Xbox experiences. Check out an interview with Xbox’s Brannon Zahand and accessibility advocate Steve Saylor to learn more.
news.xbox.com
July 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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ga11ygathering.bsky.social
This year we're excited to be hosting the Game Accessibility Gathering remotely as well as in person!

Here's what to expect if you're joining us remote: 🧵 1/5
A purple image with white text which reads: "Attending remotely? Here's what to expect". At the top of the image are the logos for Nothing Without Us, Unity, Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation, PlaytestCloud, Games User Research, and Scopely. At the bottom right corner is a white game controller icon.
July 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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abitofaccess.com
Managed to badly play Mario Kart World on an Xbox Adaptive Joystick, using a Mayflash Magic-S Pro 2.

Also works with the Xbox Adaptive Controller (wired).
DualSense works both wired and wireless, including gyro controls.

Couldn't get the PS5 Access to connect at all.
June 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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handigamer.bsky.social
Update news with #switch2 accessibility : #Xbox adaptive controller running with MayFlash Magic-S pro 2

@tjfentie.bsky.social @abitofaccess.com
using xbox adaptive controller on Switch 2 with Mayflash Magic S Pro 2
June 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
tjfentie.bsky.social
Seoul has been great so far! Landed yesterday and the very kind conference staff and interpreter picked me up. Ate some good food and slept off the jet lag.

Now off to the Gyeonggi Rehabilitation Engineering Service Research Support Center!
Alleyway/street at dusk I was walking on last night. Neon signs for restaurants/shops.
June 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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manycatsstudios.bsky.social
Disabled people, don't let financial barriers stop you from attending Develop Brighton this year.
nothingwithoutus.bsky.social NWU🎮♿ @nothingwithoutus.bsky.social · Jun 6
✨APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING OPEN✨

We want to send a disabled dev, professional or creator to @developconference.com !

We want to cover travel and accommodation, and you can apply right now:

www.nothingwithoutus.co.uk/travel-funding
Graphic with a grey background and various geometric and gaming icons on the side. There is large text in the centre that reads “Funding Announcement! We want to send a disabled dev or creator to Develop Brighton and it could be you!” Graphic with a grey background and various geometric and gaming icons on the side. There is large text in the centre that reads “To qualify for funding you must: Must identify as disabled Be travelling from within England, Wales or Scotland Commit to open and clear communication with staff from NWU May only be used for travel via train, taxi, Uber, bus or petrol for personal vehicles Secure your own ticket for Develop:Conference and provide evidence of claiming your ticket “ Graphic with a grey background and various geometric and gaming icons on the side. There is large text in the centre that reads “please see full list of rules on the application page”.
June 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
tjfentie.bsky.social
I am excited to be heading to Seoul, Korea this weekend for the 2025 International Symposium on Assistive Technology. They will be having a section of talks specifically on accessible gaming.

There is an online option I believe, check out the website for more info: www.atrac.or.kr/notice/new__...
경기도재활공학서비스연구지원센터
안녕하세요, 장애인의 삶의 질 향상을 위한 국내 최초 재활공학 서비스 전문기관, 경기도재활공학서비스연구지원센터입니다.
www.atrac.or.kr
June 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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laurakbuzz.bsky.social
The Hori Flex is supported on Switch 2 on launch day.

This makes the Switch 2 the second console to ever launch with support for an accessibility controller on day one, following the Xbox Series launch.
A hori flex controller with 20+ inputs for 3.5 mm input switches.
June 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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caniplaythat.com
Marijn was lucky enough to get a Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, and immediately dived in to describe the accessibility of the unboxing experience.

They also look at the hardware, comparing the Switch 2, Joy-Con 2, and accessories to their predecessors.

caniplaythat.com/2025/06/05/n...
Nintendo Switch 2 unboxing and hardware accessibility impressions - Can I Play That?
We take our first look at the accessibility of the Nintendo Switch 2 through an unboxing and first hardware impressions.
caniplaythat.com
June 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
tjfentie.bsky.social
Has anyone who has gotten a Nintendo Switch 2 yet tried to use a mayflash, cronus, Brooke, or other adapter to get an XAC working with it yet?

I saw the Hori Flex controller works with it in another post, great news!

Cc: @one-switch.bsky.social @ianhamilton.bsky.social @laurakbuzz.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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makersmakingchange.bsky.social
Canadian youth aged 15–30 with a passion for STEM and community impact — this is for you.

Apply now for the Clubs That Care micro-grant: www.makersmakingchange.com/s/clubs-that...

#ClubsThatCare #MakersMakingChange #NeilSquire #VolunteerImpact #AssistiveTechnology #3DPrint #Makers #Accessibility
Images of switch adapted toys and joysticks, and a female maker at a build event. Text: Real impact, real opportunity. Everything to know about Clubs That Care, $3,000 micro-grant. Logos for Makers Making Change, a Neil Squire program, and a note that it is funded by Canada Service Corps. An image of people working together at a build event. Text: Clubs That Care $3,000 Micro-grant. Impact your community: engage 10 volunteers, build 20 assistive devices. A person soldering. Text: Opportunity to lead. Receive $3,000 micro-grant, purchase tools & materials, including a 3D printer. Images of different 3D printed and low-tech assistive technology. Text revealing different steps: 1) Aged 15-30?, 2) Fill out application & complete interview, 3) Sign letter and receive grant, 4) Make a difference.
May 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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abitofaccess.com
For #GAAD, I might as well promote BlueA11y, the successor to AltOrNot.

This browser extension clearly labels images without alt text, and can hide the repost button. Existing alt text is shown below images.

It can also warn you about (in)accessible text, emoji, and hashtags. Links in reply 1/2
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May 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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radderss.bsky.social
Ta daaa!

I've been working on this with @safeinourworld.org and @easysurf.bsky.social for nearly a year, and it's finally out.
A free Workplace Accessibility Toolkit for any studios looking to be a more accessible place of work 💕

Happy #GAAD
May 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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momoxmia.bsky.social
Given recent conversations in the industry, I wanted to highlight some amazing organizations, resources, and community-driven groups working hard to advance accessibility in gaming. There’s a lot of great work happening — and it deserves more visibility.

A thread ♿️♥️
May 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM