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Accessible
Games Community
Up-to-date information as well as an extensive archive of articles related
to accessible gaming. Includes a list of accessible game developers:
Web: http://www.accessiblegames.com/Resources/devlist.htm
American Sign
Language
Browser
QuickTime clips are used to
demonstrate the signs for various words in this excellent site from Michigan State
University's Comm Tech Lab. Each sign is also accompanied by a brief verbal comment. The
site is based on a CD-ROM designed for use by deaf children.
Web: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/
Braille Jewelry
These adornments have become the "rage" in some fully-sighted circles.
Christiansen Designs, established in 1989, was born out of a desire to make a unique
birthday gift for a loved one. The line has grown from the first pair of "I Love
You" earrings to a collection of earrings, pins, pendants, bracelets, necklaces and
rings available in Sterling Silver, Vermeil, and 14kt. gold. Get more info about this
from:
Christiansen Designs
PO Box 583
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-4096
E-mail: Kim.Christiansen@Valley.Net
Web: http://www.braillejewelry.com/
Another source of Braille Jewelry, by c. route
design:
Web: http://www.roule.com/main.html
Choco Brailles®
The Chocolet Experience specializes in manufacturing Brailled chocolate gifts for the
blind & visually impaired. They also offer assorted "large print" chocolate Greeting Cards. All novelties are available in Gourmet
& Sugar-Free (which they claim has no after taste). Choco Brailles® make great
educational BRAILLE AWARENESS tools!
Contact:
Judy, The Chocolate Consultant
The Chocolate Experience, Inc.
150-07 Bayside Ave.
P.O. Box 540836
Flushing NY 11354
Web: http://www.chocomelt.com/
Grizzly Gulch Western Extravaganza™
A very creative game set in a virtual world of the Old West
created purely from sound imagery. You will have the chance to meet and interact
with many crazy characters as you explore the town of Grizzly Gulch. Would you
like to settle into the Saloon for a game of chance, or try to make a name for
yourself upholding the law against some of the baddest outlaws in the West with
your trusty six shooter in blazing arcade style gun battles? It's all up to you.
Click here for more info.
Music Courses for the Visually Impaired
GUITAR BY EAR and PIANO BY EAR
The courses are taught in a detailed, step-by-step process with several built in breaks
that allow the student to rehearse what was learned before moving on. He is offering new
items called the "EZ Solo Series" that teach five new songs on each tape. These
are good sequential materials for the courses Intro to the Guitar for the Visually
Impaired and Intro to the Piano for the Visually Impaired.
Web: http://www.guitarbyear.com.
What to do
when you meet a sighted person
Sighted people enjoy rich full lives, working, playing, and raising families.
They run businesses, hold public office, and teach your children! |
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