Tara Voelker

Remember when I used to be on social media all the time

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Pretend I posted this when @gaconf.bsky.social went live 😅

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We are live on twitch.tv/seattleindies talking about #GAconf and Games Accessibility with @jayjustice.net @mrsgame.dev @tarav.bsky.social @thewobblygamer.bsky.social

Seattle Indies x GAConf Hype Hour featuring Derek Gruber, Jay Justice & Tara Voelker Friday September 26, 2025 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET twitch.tv/Seattle Indies International game developers association game accessibility special interest group images of panelists Derek Gruber - Accessibility Design, Test Engineer Tara Voelker - GAConf Co-Director, Accessibility Lead Jay Justice - Narrative Designer, Consultant

TODAY! Delighted to be joining a conversation about accessibility in games leading up to this year's GAConf! Join us at www.twitch.tv/SeattleIndies at 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET! @tarav.bsky.social

I want to make this clear, if I had been paying more attention to the Silent Hill f release date, @gaconf.bsky.social would have been later 😭

Are you a disabled player impacted by the recent pricing increases for systems, games, and devices? I'm looking to speak to you for Access Granted!

Please come tell my grandpa for me, I’m a 38 year old woman who can’t stand up to him

Water is free he says!

My grandpa won’t let me order a Dr. Pepper at lunch because it’s a waste of money. I’m dying.

Scene from Twin Peaks where Agent Cooper is in the cafe, sitting on the table and says “I’m tired and little on the edge” to Audrey who’s standing next to him.

me too, Cooper, me too

Ready to dive into VR worlds made for everyone? We're exploring the "how" and "why" behind our approach to accessibility in our latest Dev Vlog with our own head of accessibility @jc-3d.bsky.social 👉 ow.ly/b3yO50WPW2I

🎮 Excited for @GA_Conf ! 2 days on the latest in #GameAccessibility.

🗓️ Sept 29–30
📍 Archer Hotel Redmond (WA) + online
💻 Free to watch on Zoom
🤝 Networking via Discord (free) or in-person ($250)
🎟️ Free tickets for those laid off

#gamedev

Learn more: www.gaconf.com

Have accessibility feedback about Netflix Games?

Well, you can now select games as an option on our Netflix accessibility feedback form!

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Zoë is amazing, I do recommend.

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My inaugural Group Leadership Coaching program Lumina Labs, is starting soon, (with a second cohort in September) so excited to kick this off.
Let’s chat about how it might help you, what you’re looking for and the discounted rate for un or underemployed folks.

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Today I again remind folks at that we offer free tickets to @gaconf.bsky.social for folks caught in layoffs and unable to find work

A selfie of Tara labeled “moments before my last segment”

I didn’t realize it would be my last E3 segment *ever*

In Brighton at the beginning of July this year (perhaps for Develop:Brighton), and itching to learn more about accessibility? Check out the Game A11y Gathering!

Graphic with a grey background and various geometric and gaming icons on the side. There is large text in the centre that reads “Funding Announcement! We want to send a disabled dev or creator to Develop Brighton and it could be you!”

Graphic with a grey background and various geometric and gaming icons on the side. There is large text in the centre that reads “To qualify for funding you must: Must identify as disabled Be travelling from within England, Wales or Scotland Commit to open and clear communication with staff from NWU May only be used for travel via train, taxi, Uber, bus or petrol for personal vehicles Secure your own ticket for Develop:Conference and provide evidence of claiming your ticket “

Graphic with a grey background and various geometric and gaming icons on the side. There is large text in the centre that reads “please see full list of rules on the application page”.

✨APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING OPEN✨

We want to send a disabled dev, professional or creator to @developconference.com !

We want to cover travel and accommodation, and you can apply right now:

www.nothingwithoutus.co.uk/travel-funding

Mario Kart World without remapping sets the worst accessibility example for launch titles. It tells others that system level remapping is enough — a fix for incomplete games, not a feature for games to rely on.

Games have unique remapping needs, and in-game button prompts must match actual inputs.

It’s a good price for sure, but the accessibility isn’t great. The original game wasn’t very accessible, and although they made some improvements, it’s still very close to the original game in terms of low accessibility

A close up of a CPR dummy head

When you watch too much Bob’s Burgers and keep calling the CPR dummy “Can’t Breathe-y Stevie”

❤️‍🩹 Now CPR certified by the American Heart Association

Image shows a very sleek black car, a 2017 Ford GT, with white decals and the number 2 painted on its side. The car is very shiny against the matt blue background of garage doors and a black road. Text on one of the garage doors says every car has a story.

Ready, set, go! Alan Hartman’s legendary Ford GT is now available to bid on, with proceeds from the sale primarily benefitting SpecialEffect!

We can’t thank Alan, and everyone involved, enough for their support and generosity. #FordGTAuction

More info here: bringatrailer.com/listing/2017...

GOAL FOR TODAY: Update GAConf Speakers starter pack

anything interesting happening in the news today or whatever? been staying off social media for mental health.

I’m going to be updating this soon with the latest round of speakers - stay tuned!

No more tequila