Over the Barriers - Towards An Inclusive Culture: Accessible Gaming Event

Advertisement Image for the Accessible Gaming Event. The image features two illustrations along with the event's schedule. The schedule indicates that between 9 AM and 2 PM, there will be esports tournament and from 14 PM to 16 PM a panel discussion.

The event will take place on the 26th of October from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Nokia Arena in Paidia. You can watch the event live on Yle Areena, and a recording will be available for 30 days.

9.00 AM – 4.00 PM Accessible gaming and observation points open

9.00 AM – 12.00 PM Special eSports – Accessible e-Sports, Paidia Open Tournament Qualifications

9.00 AM – 1.00 PM Rocket League Tournament with Adaptive Controllers (open to everyone)

1.00 PM Special eSports – Accessible e-Sports, Paidia Open Tournament Finals

Special eSports is a form of esports developed in Finland in 2019, aimed at individuals with developmental disabilities. In this discipline, digital games are controlled using body movements, allowing gameplay regardless of a player’s fine motor skills. The competition is preceded by morning qualifiers, with the best participants advancing to the finals.

2.00 PM Accessible Gaming – Panel Discussion (in English)

Organiser

TACCU - (Tampere Accessibility Unit)

Further information

Pauliina Baltzar (pauliina.baltzar@tuni.fi)