Leading charity calls for "consistent, enforceable standards" to make games accessible for visually impaired players
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The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is advocating for enforceable standards to improve video game accessibility for visually impaired players. A recent white paper highlights the barriers faced by these players and calls for a cultural shift in the gaming industry towards inclusive design. The RNIB emphasizes the need for transparency in game accessibility and suggests government incentives to encourage the development of accessible games.
- ▪The RNIB is calling for consistent standards to make video games accessible for visually impaired players.
- ▪The organization highlights that many games are difficult to navigate or completely inaccessible for those with vision impairments.
- ▪The white paper suggests that accessibility should be viewed as a driver of innovation rather than just a compliance issue.
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Home News Leading charity calls for "consistent, enforceable standards" to make games accessible for visually impaired players "We've had some great discussions with industry so far but this is just the start of the conversation" Image credit: RNIB <img alt="Vikki Blake avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/1533038852.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="180" height="179" > News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on May 27, 2026 The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is calling for "consistent, enforceable standards" for ensuring video games are playable for visually impaired players.
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