Inclusive Technologies

A new password security utility hides what the user enters with an on-screen keyboard that redraws itself too frequently for “keylogging” programs to grab.  But there are 2 problems: the on-screen keyboard flashes in a way that might cause seizures, and there seems to be no keyboard alternative, excluding most blind and some dexterity impaired users.  Both of these features would currently fail Section 508, the regulations for federal ICT procurement.

As with biometrics, security and accessibility collide here.

Keyloggers beaten by new crypto utility | InfoWorld | News | 2008-09-15 | By John E. Dunn, Techworld

Ubisoft, maker of many popular games, has implemented a policy of captioning all of its internally developed titles.  This will add text to all gameplay screens.  Is it an option? A default? Will it include sound effects?  Stay tuned…

But wait — there’s more!  Ubisoft works with Handicap International to support abilitytogether, an online resource on disability, which includes a game called Handigo that simulates disabilities to build awareness.

Gamasutra - Ubisoft Backs Hearing-Disabled Gamers With Subtitles Initiative