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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 9h
I didn't really plan this to be a thread, so excuse the rough ending. Just try to remember that behind every different face is a person who is not that different from you. Different skin tones, scarring, asymmetry... these aren't things to villainize or be afraid of. Inclusion is a free action.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 9h
Still, I can't use all facial recognition tech reliably. I can unlock my phone with my face, but on my laptop it was so buggy I turned it off. "Fun" social media filters didn't fit... Face Equality International is helping research these issues, see: faceequalityinternational.org/recognising-...
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Recognising Harms - Face Equality International
Developing a record of the ways facial recognition technology is harming those with facial differences.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 9h
There are amazing pieces of software. Like Project Gameface, playAbility, and SensePilot which I all tested out for Can I Play That?. Even with my facial difference, they all recognized my face reliably, even though they detected some stray gestures with my face at rest and need extra adjustments.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 9h
And no matter how positive we try to be about facial differences, people still stare. People still judge you by your cover. It stands in the way of inclusion and opportunities in your social and professional life. It affects your confidence. And don't talk to me about tech...
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 9h
It's been something I noticed with my own face. Skin gets more loose, you might gain some weight... all things that don't happen on my right side (or a lot less). Lines change in different ways, and asymmetry gets more pronounced. I feel no shame for this face though, it's been through a lot.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 9h
Every year at the end of Craniofacial Acceptance Month I repost a piece I wrote 5 years ago, about gaming with a facial difference. Not much has changed, but luckily I can't say things have gotten worse either. caniplaythat.com/2021/09/30/g... In the meantime, as faces mature they keep changing...
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Gaming with a Facial Difference
Video games are a great escape from real life, but having a facial difference is something you don’t escape while gaming.
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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 12h
Quatermass Motorsport announced DRiVE (Disability Racing in Virtual Esports), a new UK-based conference to promote accessibility in sim racing and helping disabled players on the grid. The first edition of the conference is on November 28, in Oxford. caniplaythat.com/2026/09/30/i...
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Introducing DRiVE an accessible sim racing conference in the UK - Can I Play That?
Quatermass Motorsport announced a new UK based conference focused on introducing disabled people to sim racing.
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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 29/09/2026
GAConf shared the full lineup of this year’s USA edition of the Game Accessibility Conference, taking place on October 19 and 20. Like the European version earlier this year, the event is fully remote, and free to attend through Zoom and Discord. caniplaythat.com/2026/09/29/g...
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GAConf USA 2026 lineup revealed - Can I Play That?
GAConf has shared the completed lineup of this years USA edition of the Game Accessibility Conference, taking place on October 19 and 20.
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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 29/09/2026
Ubisoft shared accessibility details about Rayman Legends Retold, releasing later this year. The remake of the 2013 original comes with gameplay modifiers, more accessible controls, and visual accessibility upgrades including a high contrast mode. caniplaythat.com/2026/09/29/u...
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Ubisoft tells all about accessibility in Rayman Legends Retold - Can I Play That?
Ubisoft shared accessibility details about Rayman Legends Retold, the upcoming remake of the 2013 original.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 28/09/2026
The Band of Brothers book is great as well, and Beyond Band of Brothers (Winter's memoirs). They've been close to where I live too.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 28/09/2026
Glad to be of help!
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 28/09/2026
Apologies for the alternative bug report route, don't quite have the time to find my Wordpress(.)org login so I thought this could be quicker.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 28/09/2026
@joedolson.bsky.social I encountered an error in the latest WP Accessibility plugin version, where font-size toggling doesn't works when logged out. In wp-accessibility.min.js two instances of c.contains(t) break when c (the admin toolbar) doesn't exist. Did a quick fix with: (c && c.contains(t))
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 27/09/2026
Time to break out the AOL trial discs
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AOL Dial-Up Connection Progress
Alt: An old AOL Dial-Up connection progress dialog, showing a landline telephone next to a PC, with a dotted line repeatedly extending to an icon of earth to the left.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 27/09/2026
Found this 20+ year old low-ish poly 3D model of an A-Wing during digital cleanup. This one never got as far a the N1 Starfighter I modded into Battlefield 1942. The program I used back then was MilkShape 3D, which somehow still works!
3D modeling program MilkShape 3D with front, left, and top wireframe views and a 3D view of an A-Wing in the lower right.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 27/09/2026
This is the intended experience.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 26/09/2026
"AI going rogue" is never not a program doing exactly what it's instructed to do with every opportunity to do so.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 26/09/2026
Block this dingus and don't use his "people who post AI" list, which includes genuine anti-AI folks.
Screenshot of user 9021007.xyz
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 25/09/2026
Instead of a birthday card for a friend, I printed out some shots I took of their car as some physical keepsakes.
A set of five printed photos, all from different detail shots of distinctive parts of a modern Mini Cooper S, like the tail light, exhaust, wheels, and start button in the dash.
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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 25/09/2026
Josh found that Star Wars Zero Company benefits greatly from the accessibility that comes from the turn-based strategy genre. Its unique combination of narrative and strategy gameplay is intriguing but adds complexity that can pose a barrier for some. caniplaythat.com/2026/09/25/s...
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Star Wars Zero Company accessibility review - Can I Play That?
Star Wars Zero Company is a complex game that mainly benefits from the inherent accessibility of its turn-based genre.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 24/09/2026
These also seem impractical for folks wearing glasses. Even if prescription lenses become available that would add to the already high cost. People with facial differences or facial asymmetry may also struggle, where a full headset provides more support (albeit being a very much heavier ordeal).
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 24/09/2026
I don't know, these seem geared towards movies and not gaming, and the other Meta VR devices also let you project your surroundings around your media. No physical controls are also a deal breaker for many people, but I can't image it doesn't support them in some way.
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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 24/09/2026
EA Sports FC 27 releases tomorrow, and Electronic Arts released information about its accessibility. Previous features like the high contrast mode return, with new additions to help with the accessibility of the menus and the new The Grounds experience. caniplaythat.com/2026/09/24/e...
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EA Sports FC 27 adds new accessibility features - Can I Play That?
Aside from returning features like last year's high contrast mode, EA Sports FC 27 add several new features to improve on its accessibility.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 23/09/2026
As a leader... you should have seen this coming 👀
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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 21/09/2026
Industry accessibility veteran Tara Voelker launched @rebindstudios.com today, providing accessibility and production consultancy to the game industry. As layoffs disproportionately affect accessibility roles, these services are needed now more than ever. caniplaythat.com/2026/09/21/i...
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Industry accessibility veteran launches Rebind Studios - Can I Play That?
Industry accessibility veteran Tara Voelker launches Rebind Studios, providing accessibility and production consultancy to the game industry.
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Rebind Studios @rebindstudios.com · 21/09/2026
Rebind Studios has entered the game. We provide accessibility consulting, reviews, training, and production support for games and technology - with original accessible games planned for the future. Learn more: rebindstudios.com Founded by @tarav.bsky.social
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Rebind Studios – More Ways to Play
Rebind Studios helps game developers, publishers, and platforms create more accessible player experiences.
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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 21/09/2026
Marvel's Wolverine has been the subject of heated discussions before and since its release. Insomniac Games released a hotfix, aiming to ease opposition to the scent trail feature. The quick response may instead negatively impact the game's accessibility. caniplaythat.com/2026/09/21/u...
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Update may impact accessibility in Marvel’s Wolverine after backlash - Can I Play That?
A hotfix adjusts the scent trail and audio sense indicators in Marvel's Wolverine, potentially affecting their accessibility.
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Ian Hamilton @ianhamilton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Esp when so many of them never even cared about the trail and were just looking for reasons to dunk on the game because woke/SBI/PS/no disc etc, hence all the vile comments left in reply to the patch announce. There's a legitimate issue in there somewhere, but the current patch is feeding trolls 😔
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 20/09/2026
Making excellent navigational aids less visually accessible to appease a vocal minority of Gamers™ is not the way. Unlike the scent trail, this stinks. If you can adjust the visual intensity, by all means allow players to do so. But give them the choice to keep the most accessible option for them.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 20/09/2026
Aside from the obvious heck no, these kinds of (video) selfies still aren't reliable for people with facial differences.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 19/09/2026
No, but I'd take it over our $10+ / gallon for the cheap stuff.
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Natalie @heartimecia.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
so many women in games have their careers cut short by abusive men who walk around soaking up accolades
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Ashley Shew @ashleyshoo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It’s my bookaversary — 3 yrs since Against Technoableism launched! Thanks to editors of @wwnorton.com + special shout-out to their art dept for such a fun and fitting cover. Available in paperback ($12), audiobook, and ebook! wwnorton.com/books/978132...
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Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement
When bioethicist and professor Ashley Shew became a self-described "hard-of-hearing chemobrained amputee with Crohn's disease and tinnitus," there was no returning to "normal." Suddenly well-meaning p...
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 19/09/2026
It's quite difficult for peaks to be sneaky, but they keep trying!
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 19/09/2026
Behold the Settrington Cup, the pinnacle of motorsport. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC-_...
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MINI MAYHEM | 2026 Settrington Cup Part 1 | Goodwood Revival
YouTube video by Goodwood Road & Racing
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 18/09/2026
Mobile Suit Rachel
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 18/09/2026
Sure, I'm shaking in my boots for the AI to end us all when it can't even recognize the English language.
An email from Disney+, written in English, with a prompt from Google Translate above it stating: It looks like this message is in Dutch, with a link to Translate to English.
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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 18/09/2026
Ubisoft released an accessibility spotlight about Rainbow Six Siege, which is in its eleventh year. The game's recently updated remapping system greatly expands players' input control, allowing multiple bindings as well as press, hold, or toggle actions. caniplaythat.com/2026/09/18/u...
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Ubisoft spotlights Rainbow Six Siege accessibility and updated remapping - Can I Play That?
Ubisoft highlighted accessibility new and old in Rainbow Six Siege as it nears the end of its eleventh year.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 18/09/2026
A very public example of how parents can be stalkers too, and how these apps enable them (parent or not).
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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 16/09/2026
We updated our article about Control Resonant's Assist Mode with more confirmed accessibility features you can find in the games options to adjust controls, increase visual comfort, and more. Worth the second read (or first if you missed it last week)! caniplaythat.com/2026/09/11/a...
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Assist Mode returns in Control Resonant - updated - Can I Play That?
Assist mode returns in Control Resonant, with several options to finetune the accessibility and challenge of the combat.
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Anna E. Cook @annaecook.com · 15/09/2026
Me every time AI tries to review anything for accessibility
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Ron: I Know More Than You
Alt: Ron Swanson from Parks and Rec walking through a Home Depot or Lowe’s type store. The store clerk says “Hey there! Is there a project you’re working on” Ron Swanson blank expression says “I Know More Than You” and walks away
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 13/09/2026
Hap birf!
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 13/09/2026
Amnesty advertising their pride diversity shirts like they didn't bend the knee to transphobia...
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 12/09/2026
I couldn't say in that much detail, I noticed from the screenshots while preparing the review on @caniplaythat.com, I don't think the author is on Bluesky. The settings have a nice indicator next to them, signaling that they changed from the default. @stevesaylor.net might be able to confirm here.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 11/09/2026
Can confirm QTE auto complete is off by default. I think it's much more likely they turned it on to post the clip, either for engagement (rage bait) or malice (deliberate misinformation).
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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · 11/09/2026
Remedy Entertainment shared that Assist Mode returns in Control Resonant, with several options to finetune the accessibility and challenge of the new close-range combat. Aside from new settings, Resonant also allows players to increase the challenge. caniplaythat.com/2026/09/11/a...
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Assist Mode returns in Control Resonant - Can I Play That?
Assist mode returns in Control Resonant, with several options to finetune the accessibility and challenge of the combat.
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DOTS RPG Project @dotsrpg.org · 10/09/2026
Though we're at a pretty ✨ nice ✨ number raised, this itch bundle isn't finished yet! Organized by #rpgbookclub, it includes 45 unique games, supplements, and more. Take a look today and pick it up to help support our #AccessibilityInTabletop work and the incredible creators that are involved!
Graphic - screen shot of itch page titled Indie charity bundle for Accessibility in TTRPGs! (PWYW!) Hosted by jobclassttrpg with content from 35 creators. Pay what you want for 45 items regularly ~$100. $2269.18 of $1000 raised. 226% of goal. 365 contributors. Offer ends in 4 days 16 hours. Background shows cover art of submissions.
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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · 11/09/2026
"Not now dear, I'm recirculating" ~ incels, in their dreams
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Leo Macleod (They/Them) @majesticgaming.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
As a disabled person, I really appreciate that Sony gave review copies of Wolverine to many gaming accessibility content creators before launch. It’s nice to know on day one if I can play a game before I buy it. More game companies should do that.
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Do not rely on the A.I.-generated alt text in Facebook or Instagram. The result is vague and useless, like "may be an image of food and text," and "may be an image of outdoors." These do nothing to give users the context and content of an image.
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