We at Games4Rehab just got wind of a very cool game called “Wheelchair Slalom”.  Designed specifically for people with cerebral palsy, “the aim of this game is [to provide] the rules, types of tests and circuits to people who wants to [practice] this sport.”

The game boasts multiple ways to control your chair, multiple courses and multiple types of play.  It hasn’t finished downloading here but as soon as it does, we will write about it.

Until then here is a link to their site and the full description of the game - http://www.accessablegames.com/projects/slalom.html

What do you think about the game play?

PadRacer

Scrabble

Chopper 2

Mark Barlet discusses the goals and objectives behind the website AbleGamers.com Reposted here from http://www.onthemedia.org/transcripts/2010/05/21/06. Click here (bottom right side of profile) for the audio portion of the interview.  Mark will be presenting at next week's Games for Health in Boston Mass. USA

Leveling the Playing Field

May 21, 2010

On ablegamers.com, video games are rated not only for how much fun they are to play, but by how accessible they are to those with mobility, visual or hearing impairments. Mark Barlet, the site founder and host of the upcoming Game Accessibility Day, explains why game companies should reach out to the disabled.

Here are some interesting statistics on all things video games.

Source: Online Education

People with disability are not even on the radar as far as video game developers are concerned, right? Wrong!

There’s an exciting new company, still in its infancy but with all the right components, poised to knock the industry on its tush. And you can help it succeed.

Blue Marble is a lot more than just another start-up. The company is headed by Sheryl Flynn and Belinda Lange, each with a PhD (and more) to her credit.

These women, along with their team of designers, are passionate about developing video games that will become favorite tools in the arsenal of resources used by rehabilitation clinicians who work with the disability community.

Read more - posted directly from: http://www.disaboomlive.com/Blogs/dmarsh/archive/2009/11/10/support-disability-take-free-disability-gaming-survey.aspx

If you're looking for an easy way into the popular music rhythm game genre then Lego Rock Band is the only option to take. Featuring a totally unique Lego art style, Lego Rock Band for the Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii and DS combines the accessible nature of the Rock Band franchise with the adorable and charming Lego characters. This kid-friendly entry features the same slapstick humour the Lego video games are renowned for and coupled with the fun mechanics of playing a rhythm-action music game, Lego Rock Band is a wonderful choice for all aspiring (Lego) Rock stars.

Posted Directly from: http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/buying_360_legorockband.htm

All the cool kids are getting iPhones it seems, even wheelchair-users. I have quite a number of tech-savvy friends who use wheelchairs and they’re certifiably in love with their phones. It’s crazy. And all the while I’m feeling pretty silly with my pre-paid Nokia. But whatevs. I’m not threatened by their phones (really!).

Posted from Disaboom:  http://www.disaboomlive.com/Blogs/tiffiny/archive/2009/11/21/iphone-app-for-wheelchair-users-to-debut.aspx

Video games have been blamed for everything from contributing to obesity to making people aggressive, but research is revealing that some games may actually be good for your health.

Posted directly from CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/27/gaming.health.senses/index.html