Disability and EVE Online: Difference between revisions

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== ~~Accessibility in EVE Online~~ ==

== Disabled gamers ==

EVE Online is a complex MMO with a steep learning curve, and it attracts a wide range of players, including those with disabilities. EVE Online has built-in accessibility options to help more players participate fully in New Eden and players have also identified solutions that work for their unique access needs. In addition, EVE University staff and members also work to ensure that our fleets, classes, and resources are as accessible as possible for players of all abilities; we might not always get it right, but we're always looking to continuously improve.

EVE Online is a complex MMO with a steep learning curve, and it attracts a wide range of players, including those with disabilities. EVE Online has built-in accessibility<ref>Accessibility means designing environments, products, and services to be usable by everyone, regardless of their abilities. </ref> options to help more players participate fully in New Eden and players have also identified a range of adaptive<ref>Adaptive / Asistive technology is any tool, device, or software etc that supports someone to overcome a challenge and increases their levels of empowerment and independence</ref> solutions that work for their unique access needs. In addition, EVE University staff and members also work to ensure that our fleets, classes, and resources are as accessible as possible for players of all abilities; we might not always get it right, but we're always looking to continuously improve.

== ~~Built in accessibility features~~ ==

== EVE Online's Accessibility ==

There are a variety of accessibility tools and features within EVE Online to support diverse player needs. The new Photon UI offers higher contrast, streamlined layouts, and better spacing for clarity. Some of the additional built-in accessibility features include:

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These features mean that many aspects of EVE Online’s interface can be tailored to an individual player's needs.

== ~~Accessible hardware, tools, and player adaptations~~ ==

== Assistive Technology for EVE Online ==

In addition to in-game features, players can make use of hardware, software, and external tools to make EVE more accessible. Please note that tools and links identified here are gioven in good-faith and with no guarantee of efficacy, please speak to an accessibility specialist first.

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-== Accessibility in EVE Online ==
+== Disabled gamers ==
-EVE Online is a complex MMO with a steep learning curve, and it attracts a wide range of players, including those with disabilities. EVE Online has built-in accessibility options to help more players participate fully in New Eden and players have also identified solutions that work for their unique access needs. In addition, EVE University staff and members also work to ensure that our fleets, classes, and resources are as accessible as possible for players of all abilities; we might not always get it right, but we're always looking to continuously improve.
+EVE Online is a complex MMO with a steep learning curve, and it attracts a wide range of players, including those with disabilities. EVE Online has built-in accessibility<ref>Accessibility means designing environments, products, and services to be usable by everyone, regardless of their abilities. </ref> options to help more players participate fully in New Eden and players have also identified a range of adaptive<ref>Adaptive / Asistive technology is any tool, device, or software etc that supports someone to overcome a challenge and increases their levels of empowerment and  independence</ref> solutions that work for their unique access needs. In addition, EVE University staff and members also work to ensure that our fleets, classes, and resources are as accessible as possible for players of all abilities; we might not always get it right, but we're always looking to continuously improve.
-== Built in accessibility features ==
+== EVE Online's Accessibility ==
 There are a variety of accessibility tools and features within EVE Online to support diverse player needs. The new Photon UI offers higher contrast, streamlined layouts, and better spacing for clarity. Some of the additional built-in accessibility features include:
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 These features mean that many aspects of EVE Online’s interface can be tailored to an individual player's needs.
-== Accessible hardware, tools, and player adaptations ==
+== Assistive Technology for EVE Online ==
 In addition to in-game features, players can make use of hardware, software, and external tools to make EVE more accessible. Please note that tools and links identified here are gioven in good-faith and with no guarantee of efficacy, please speak to an accessibility specialist first.