#lowvision

In November 2022, following the discontinuation of the HearthstoneAccess project by its initial developer, Blizzard announced that they would be quote "exploring what it will take to implement native accessibility features that allow for our #blind and #lowVision community to get back into the game" unquote. This was shortly followed by an update to implement separate volume levels for music, dialog, ambient sounds, and sound effects, as well as for the game overall. A very welcome #accessibility feature for multiple audiences. As of September 2026, no native keyboard or #screenReader accessibility has materialised, or been mentioned ever again as far as I'm aware. Meanwhile, every time there is a new in-product launch, the mixing of game audio is modified to be more in your face to the degree that a user's custom volume levels are effectively discarded.

On July 9th, I represented Brain Computer Enterprises ( @bce@gnulinux.social ) at the 2026 OSHWA ( @oshwassociation@mastodon.social ) Open Healthware Conference. The video of my talk is here: https://bce.center/videos #blind #lowvision #oshwa #oshw #fosh #foss #a11y #accessible #access #accessibility #healthware #openhealthware #freehealthware #bce #bcecoop #pensee #lightbender

RE: https://friendhole.social/@beandreams/116870691137244274 This. I'm an old, and I attended a #school for #blind and #lowVision students. One class we were required to take was #homeEc. My class was half boys and half girls. Yes, we learned cooking and sewing, but we also learned how to iron and fold clothes, towels, and bedding, how to set the table (including for multiple courses), ettiquette (pullihg out a chair for someone, choosing from the menu when someone else is paying, etc.). As a grown-ass adult, I can choose to do all the things however I want. Grouping my bedding into handy grab-and-go works for me.

Friends, asking for accounts on Mastodon or organizations that are about low vision resources. I am losing my sight (not from macular degeneration) and want to connect with others like me. It's pretty devastating for someone who's been an artist and photographer all my life, but accessibillity options are greatly improving. Currently using Zoom, Magnify and VoiceOver on the iphone. Looking for connection and inspiration and your well wishes too! #lowvision #accessibility