by Explorers Design / Clayton Notestine
The Tabletop Accessibility Checklist is a free resource produced by Clayton Notestine of Explorers Design. It draws from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, ADA guidance, and specialist gaming resources including the Visual Accessibility Skills Toolkit (VAST) and the A11Y Project, reframing digital accessibility best practices for the physical and social context of board games.
The checklist walks designers, publishers, and developers through actionable considerations spanning visual design (colour contrast, font size, iconography), physical components (card weight, piece size, tactile differentiation), cognitive load (rule complexity, reference cards, setup time), and communication (language level, symbol clarity). It is structured as a practical to-do list so teams can work through it during development rather than as a post-production audit.
Board and card game designers seeking to build accessibility in from the start; publishers running accessibility audits on games before release; educators, occupational therapists, and disability advocates evaluating existing games for use with disabled players.
Music and Memory trains care facilities and families to create personalised playlists for people with dementia and other cognitive conditions, helping them reconnect with memories, reduce anxiety, and improve quality of life. Over 5,800 organisations across the US and internationally have been certified in their programme since 2010.
Music and Memory Inc.
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a customisable gaming hub designed for players with limited mobility. With 19 external input ports and broad compatibility across Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, it lets users connect switches, joysticks, and buttons in any configuration that works for their body.
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SpecialEffect
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