GaConf Speakers Starter Pack
All of the amazing speakers who presented at the Game Accessibility Conference over the years. #gamedev
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@gaconf.bsky.social
@jetuser.bsky.social
Deaf | Senior software engineer @ Microsoft | Game accessibility ninja | avid hobbyist | somewhat funny | opinions are mine alone
@jennissary.bsky.social
Producer for Live and Interactive Audio Description at Descriptive Video Works (she/her), veteran, parrot owner, #A11y #DescribeEverything https://linktr.ee/jennissary
@jc-3d.bsky.social
I make VR games as accessible as possible through design, research, and playtesting! Senior UX Research Specialist @OwlchemyLabs.com #GamesAccessibility #VR #A11y #ADHD This gamer is also a pastel color enthusiast, crafter, and a libra ✨ ⚖️
@brannonz.bsky.social
Senior Gaming Accessibility Program Manager for @Xbox. https://linkedin.com/in/brannonz #a11y #disability #gamingforeveryone He/Him
@tessig.bsky.social
@jordandevries.com
UI/UX Director on Star Wars Jedi, award-nominated, GDC/GAConf speaker, LEGO designer/streamer/hyperfixater, single they/them Exceedingly personal account. 🇹🇼/🇨🇦/🇺🇲 living near Washington, DC https://www.jordandevries.com/links
@shaunbgames.bsky.social
Award winning* Designer at @lemonadegames.bsky.social (peoples choice award SXSW)
@lissanna.bsky.social
Elisabeth Whyte, PhD. Senior User Researcher, Accessibility, for AAA games Bethesda/Zenimax. Opinions are mine and don't reflect my employer. #GameDev #Accessibility
@shaysters.bsky.social
She/her #Accessibility advocate and #consultant, content creator, and much more. For inquiries contact me at shaystersofficial@gmail.com For other socials: https://linktr.ee/shaysters
@jordanchedges.bsky.social
Dad | Husband | Toy Collector | Senior UX Designer at Netherrealm Studios | Making games as a hobby in #DreamsPS4
@patoleary.bsky.social
Engineer. Curmudgeon. Lover of lousy puns. Fighting a weakness for redheads. Fair weather sailor and proud of it
@littlemotac.bsky.social
Overly smiley disabled creator, advocating for more inclusion in games (she/her)✨Director @nothingwithoutus littlemotac@gmail.com💌 https://linktr.ee/LittleMoTAC
@kanaratron.bsky.social
Indie Developer/Director @ Polygon Treehouse (Mythwrecked & Röki) • BAFTA Breakthrough 2021 • BAFTA Games & The Game Awards nominee • 2 x BAFTA Juror • Industry speaker • He/him Dundee (Scotland)
@seawolfly.bsky.social
Lvl 37 | Accessibility & UX Designer Manager @hyperluminalUK | She/Her | #a11y | Artist | Amateur Photographer | #DREADpirate 🧠 ADHD
@merryh.bsky.social
🙋🏻 bizdev/marketing director @summerfallstudios.com 💜 ex @wearevicscreen 🏢 cofounder @accessunlockanz 🔑 bizdev & production consultant 💌 curator for indiedigest.dev 🦋 she/her 🎮 merryh.dev
@tink.uk
Accessibility engineer, Director of TetraLogical, Chair of W3C Board of Directors, W3C WebApps WG co-chair, writer and speaker, screen reader user, tequila drinker and crime fiction junkie.
@pixelremi.bsky.social
I make games. Senior Game Designer @Ubisoft Prince of Persia : The Lost Crown
@thewobblygamer.bsky.social
🎮👀 Credited Junior Accessibility Specialist, Award Winning Accessibility Consultant, Partially Sighted Content Creator and Streamer 👀🎮 Self confessed Xbox and FC fanboy I love to moan about text size in video games ❤️💛🖤
@alexxaplin.bsky.social
He/Him, Editor in Chief and Owner of Phenixx Gaming. Lover of games, Aspiring Accessibility Consultant, Writer, Trying to make gaming more inclusive every day.
@strongbadam.bsky.social
Video game combat designer. I post about Vegeta and determine if things are Good or Bad. Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike is Good.
@vicariouslydrew.bsky.social
Lead Accessibility Designer for Diablo 4, Dungeon Master, Warhammer Painter, MtG player, Bear Tank rawr, all my opinions are my own.
@carolmertz.itch.io
Game designer. HELLCOUCH, With You, Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil, & so many more. 🃏 Board games: bit.ly/carolsBGG 🎮 Indie videogames: carolmertz.itch.io 🌱 Sustainable games: PlayWithYourOwnJunk.com she/her | st. louis, mo | http://carolmertz.com
@jamesbergcanada.bsky.social
Senior Technical Program Manager for Accessibility @Xbox (Prev. Research & Accessibility @EA) Disabled (ADHD, Autistic, TBI, Aphasia, etc) He/Him
@pixelfuzz.bsky.social
@popular_pixels on Twitter UI Engineer and Technical Game Designer Accessibility Advocate #GDoCExpo "Compliance isn't accessibility, it's the starting point" We are strong together, protect each other
@jayjustice.net
Game dev, writer, editor, consultant. Mass Effect Legendary Edition Community Council. The Game Awards Future Class. Accessibility Pro. Queer disabled Black superhero. she/her jay@jayjustice.net 🇯🇲♿🏳️🌈 in 🇹🇭 jayjustice.net/links
@chadbouton.bsky.social
A credited accessibility consultant, host of The Unsyted Radio, blind gamer, and all around nerd.
@geekdadgamer.bsky.social
Digital Play Journalist for @Forbes, @BBC and previously @Guardian, @Wired. Author of Taming Gaming book and founder of http://www.ludocene.com and http://www.familygamingdatabase.com. Brings games to unusual adult spaces, art festivals, cathedrals,
@helloitskolo.bsky.social
UK based Gamer, wheelchair user and lover of strong narratives! Sci-fi, accessibility, TTRPGs, plants, community and stopping to pet the cat🌻🌈♿ she/her business@helloitskolo.com
@arevya.bsky.social
Elisabeth Sivertsen | Disabled streamer | Accessibility advocate | She/Her🌈Bisexual🌈 | Gaming is for everyone | http://Arevya.tv | ✉️ Arevya@gmail.com #a11y
@hfrayling.com
Senior Accessibility Specialist - Many Cats Studios | Accessibility Lead - Limit Break | 🌈👂🧠 #WeAreImpact2024 I forget to reply to DMs 🤷
@missfire.bsky.social
UX Director Zenimax Online Studios. Previous: Design Director UX, and accessibility for Monolith Productions on Wonder Woman. UX Lead, God of War Ragnarok. Opinions expressed are my own.
@aerif.bsky.social
Lead Open World and Accessibility Designer at TTGames on LEGO Games DEVELOP 30 under 30 2021 BAFTA Member Port Glasgow native Views my own He/They 🏴🇮🇪
@black1976.bsky.social
Disabled Gamer | SMA Type 3 | Accessibility advocate & consultant | Editor-In-Chief and Mobility Editor at GameAccessibilityNexus.com | #Accessibility is a necessity #a11y
@topher.io
Joy finder && software developer. Accessibility, videogames, webdev, cloud, gardening, birding, gratitude. he/him 🏳🌈🌎 Working at @Rare.co.uk on @SeaOfThieves.com and beyond~ https://topher.io
@wiredusagi.gay
Horror & Experimental Video Games 'n' Media~ Artist, Academic, Streamer & Game Dev Chronically Ch(ill) Queer Lil' Creature Art Stuff: TBA Contact: wiredusagi@gmail.com YT: youtube.com/wiredusagi Twitch: twitch.tv/wiredusagi
@calebkraft.bsky.social
Illustration, Fiction, 3d modeling. I run www.thecontrollerproject.com, providing 3dprinted parts to help gamers with disabilities.
@britstrike.bsky.social
Games accessibility advocate, lifelong learner, and indie dev cheerleader. Games Accessibility Lead at Easy Surf.
@drjclau.bsky.social
A multi-award winning game developer. Game Changer, SPG100, BAFTA, Next Gen Leader, Future Class. She/they. I hope you like ferrets.
@rileycran.bsky.social
Designer / Developer | I make fonts at Lettermatic | 🔠 He/Him 🔤 Lettermatic.com
@supercrip1994.bsky.social
Award-winning disability reporter | Words: CanIPlayThat, Fanbyte, IGN, LauncherWP, WIRED etc. | email: Grantthedisabledgamer@gmail.com (he/him) Portfolio: https://muckrack.com/grant-stoner-1
@kellidunlap.bsky.social
aka Dr Goose. Clinical psychologist. Game designer. Research Affiliate at AU Game Center. Executive Director at Take This. She/her.
@drkowert.bsky.social
Founder of Psychgeist. Visiting Researcher at University of Cambridge. Chocobo wrangler. All opinions mine.
@mellymaeh.de
Schreibt und bloggt auf http://meilert.net über #Inklusion. Macht sich stark für #Accessibility in #Games. Liebt #Musicals. Botschafterin für das Projekt "#Gaming ohne Grenzen". Socials & Stuff: links.mellymaeh.de Pronomen | Pronouns: sie/ihr | she/her
@tealgamemaster.bsky.social
Let's Player, Reviewer & Voice Actor on YouTube/Twitch. I play A LOT of games, and yet, not enough. Business inquiries: Tealgamemaster@gmail.com
@cariwatterton.bsky.social
Gaming Accessibility Person. Witch who crafts, making games with my partner in crime and owns an unhealthy amount of board games. Has a black cat called Toothless. 🐾
@tabbyrose.bsky.social
UX Director, Mighty Yell Studios. Accessibility Advocate. Making All Systems Dance. she/her #tabbymakesart #tabbyjournals
@marykgames.com
“The shiny Pokémon of games writers” according to Aidan Moher. Senior Writer on Cyberpunk 2 at CD PROJEKT RED, prev. a director and lead writer at Insomniac + Telltale. Author - Gamer Girls: 25 Women Who Built the Games Industry. She/her🏳️🌈
@mikethequad.bsky.social
C6 Quadriplegic | Motor Disability Advocate | Disabled Veteran | Xbox Adaptive Controller Pro
@littlenavi.bsky.social
@geekygimp.bsky.social
♿Disabled and proud. Latina. Bibliophile. Trekkie. Co-host of Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong podcast. Video game consultant. All opinions are my own. https://www.youtube.com/@FromErinsLibrary
@paulamadeuslane.bsky.social
#A11y Junkie, Storyteller, Amb. @android @QuantumRehab & @AbilitiesExpo & 2x Award winning Gaming #a11y consultant
@vidaisonline.bsky.social
🌼 senior community manager @remedygames.com 🌼 time zone hater, horror stan, weeping dipshit 🌼 she/her
@heytalvi.bsky.social
Photographer, music lover, cat lover. Paints landscapes when she has time. Lifelong Warcraft fan and has big Labrador energy :D Mainly on Threads - fantasticophotography
@benbayliss.bsky.social
Production Coordinator: Accessibility @ R* | Former EiC | Opinions mine | Deaf 🦻🏻 (he/him)
@noumenie.bsky.social
President of Push Start #GamedevFR cluster Soon to be PhD "BizDev" candidate Works w/ studios, CNRS, Brassart School, Bertie Formation... #UR #A11Y Consultant Former Knowledge Manager DON'T NOD Speaker: CapGame, GaConf, WiGFR... #Queer #TransIsBeautiful
@kathringerling.bsky.social
Professor at KIT, Germany (http://hci.iar.kit.edu). Research on human-computer interaction, accessibility, VR, and games (preferably Quake 3). ERC StG AccessVR and Real-World Lab Accessibility (http://accessibility.kit.edu). she/her
@jerseyitguy.org
Head of Digital & Adoption - BDO. #EdTech. Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert & Microbit Champion.
@hereliesstacey.bsky.social
🎮♿ Accessibility Design Specialist @ Ubisoft Paris Studio • #TGA Future Class '22 • Retired Twitch Partner • Disabled • Queer • Spooky Goblin • they/them
@laurakbuzz.bsky.social
Play-Ability Cognitive Expert. Accessibility (LiS: Double Exposure) / Cultural Consultant (Dragon Age: The Veilguard). Podquisition. Access-Ability. Author. 2024 Journalism Impact Winner. 2024 GA Conf Best PR / Comms Winner. LauraKBuzzOfficial@Gmail.Com
@cgoodyear.bsky.social
Many Cats person. @manycatsstudios.bsky.social Producer. Accessibility Testing & Consultant. Disability Advocate. Deaf/Hard of Hearing. MS person.
@thomas.flying-oak.com
Jack of all trades at @flying-oak.com (ScourgeBringer, NeuroVoider...) although action game director at heart. VP of @eastgames.org @monogame.net foundation board member. Occasionally posting in French. Longer presentation on pinned post.
@gangles.bsky.social
Game Director at Naughty Dog • Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet • Worked on The Last of Us Part I & II, Uncharted 4 • Accessibility tinkerer • ⚜️QC🇨🇦CA http://gangles.ca/
@halfcoordinated.bsky.social
Accessibility Design Specialist at Ubisoft | retired speedrunner | ADHD and mild hemiparetic cerebral palsy | bi, nonbinary, they/them
@tisseranddavid.bsky.social
Director of #a11y @Ubisoft | Former #GamesUR on @AssassinsCreed and @PlayStation games & hardware | Trust the process | DMs open | Words are mine | He/Him
@theslasherchick.bsky.social
Game Accessibility Lead @PlayerResearch (prev. Eidos-Montréal, Square Enix) ✦ Horror, gaming, music & pet rescue. Views are mine. 🇨🇦 Montréal, QC
@risukora.bsky.social
(She/Her) Accessibility Research Lead @ Xbox. Neurodivergent and passionate about game inclusion and accessibility Opinions are my own.
@amazoe.bsky.social
exec & leadership coach. founder lumina leadership. mngmnt & ops consultant. x-xbox/riot/ea | x-founder & studio director timbre games. cats | food | travel | silliness | art | science | still fighting the a11y & inclusion fight. vancouver|canadian.
@natemcd.bsky.social
#GameDev programmer, UX and Accessibility advocate, animal enthusiast Senior Gameplay Engineer @ Lightspeed LA, working on The Last Sentinel (2023 - present). Former Obsidian engineer (2014-2023), Pillars 1/2, Tyranny, Pathfinder, The Outer Worlds
@momoxmia.bsky.social
Deaf dev who loves coffee 🤗♥️ Game Accessibility Lead @ EA she/they • my views ♿️✨
@rossminor.bsky.social
Multi-award winning #blind #accessibility professional, consultant, and content creator with a passion for gaming and tech! \ rossaminor@gmail.com \ RossMinor.com
@wertle.bsky.social
Gen X/millennial cusper. I've been a Game Designer for 17 years! Also I self-published a fantasy novel. Obligatory "my views are my own and do not reflect my employer" statement.
@charlesamcgregor.com
Founder of Tribe Games and creator of HyperDot Working on: TMNT: Tactical Takedown (@strangescaffold.bsky.social) Screenbound (@screenbound.bsky.social) I also make game dev videos! https://www.youtube.com/@DarkaysTG
@shiroby.bsky.social
Andrew Bromilow. Disability gaming manager for the charity Everyone Can. Assistive technology Assessor
@blondehistorian.bsky.social
Blind activist, Mama, accessibility professional and Londoner. Guided by the Diva Retriever. Sharing my blurry world view
@garethfw.bsky.social
Accessibility Old Timer, ex-BBC Head of UX/Accessibility, Web/Mobile/Games/Fonts/Design Systems. Has #Dyslexia and #ADHD. Director of Ab11y.com and A11yQuest.com #a11y #UXDesign #accessibility
@voicedgaming.bsky.social
Mostly-retired researcher of gaming via voice commands. Dual-wields RSI. Low neurological RAM/working-memory. (he/him) https://www.youtube.com/c/VoicedGaming
@stevesaylor.net
BLIND GAMER | Creator/Host | Available for Accessibility Consulting | @Twitch Ambassador | #AMDRedTeam | Biz: steve@stevesaylor.net stevesaylor.social
@shellelittle.bsky.social
✨Officially building my 'WCAG for Designers' courses✨ Actually 3 Raccoons in a Trench-coat 🦝 Sr Accessibility & Inclusive Design Specialist #A11y, #GameA11y, #CogDis Educator & Keynote Speaker AuDHD/hEDS/MCAS (she/they)
@carlosgamedev.bsky.social
GameDev and uni Teacher. Scuba diver. Sailor. Evil Nun TBM Dev. Creator of HORROR TALES, KORAL, INFERNIUM, Annie Amber, MIND: Path to Thalamus and Warcelona.
@jamieandlion.bsky.social
Monotropic semi speaking adult writing about neurodivergent play & adventures. MTB, digital a11y, AAC user, podcast host & lion tamer (he/him)
@ludiotic.bsky.social
Senior Producer at Infinity Ward | Colour-blind | Game jam addict | He/Him | Tank/support | Voiceover hobbyist | Unlikely dancer
@aderyn.bsky.social
[he/him] smol bird. accessibility design lead 4 cool team on big games (ubisoft) • game designer • artist. existentialist. curious. compassion+ welsh. autistic • 🌈
@sightlesskombat.bsky.social
UK-based, award-winning, multi-credited accessibility consultant and content creator, all with no sight whatsoever. Always happy to talk and share my personal perspective! Socials: https://linktr.ee/sightlesskombat
@deafgamerstv.bsky.social
Black Deaf Diabetic Gamer | ASL | Deaf Awareness | Game Accessibility Consultant | FGC ASL Commentator | TGA Future Class 2021 | Powered by Elgato, LogitechG, Ubisoft & Capcom Creators
@one-switch.bsky.social
Accessible Gaming, switch access, accessible gaming history. Bits and bobs. OneSwitch.org.uk
@thegreatbluebit.bsky.social
Principal Game Designer at Naughty Dog. Tools dev, Accessibility! Level design hotshot and mom. Mandolinist. she/her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️✊🏻
@beavs.bsky.social
Concept Artist in Games. Illustrator. Horse Girl. Plays WoW too much. Looking for freelance work! Portfolio: https://alexneonakis.com Socials: https://direct.me/alexneonakis
@tarav.bsky.social
Senior Accessibility at Netflix Games | Co-Director of Award-Winning GA_Conf | BAFTA Member | Micro-brew beer slinger | be accessible, do crime
@jazzrozz.bsky.social
She/her Naarm/Melbourne, Keywords Australia (Tantalus, Mighty Games, Wicked Workshop and Robot Circus). Game dev mum worried about the death of the planet. I like birds, trees, and kindness. Fmr GGJ and IGDAM Lead
@bobdeschutter.be
Professor at Northeastern University • award-winning indie game dev • PhD in game design, aging, motivation & learning • helps game devs to be mindful of older players
@brycej.bsky.social
Designer, Microsoft Windows + Devices. Co-Inventor of the XAC. Spoke at the UN once😏 Toured with Bad Brains once 🤘 Co-Founder Inclusive Tech Lab. He\Him
@ianhamilton.bsky.social
Accessibility specialist, helping studios avoid excluding disabled players. DMs are open, if you prefer email i_h@hotmail.com
@gaconf.bsky.social
Two days of talks and networking exploring accessibility for disabled players, hosted by the IGDA'S accessibility SIG. #GAconf