Playing Forza Motorsport as a blind person
29.2.2024
Translation: Eva Francis
Video: Valentina Sproge-Werndli
Daniele’s been a passionate gamer since childhood. As a blind person, gaming’s often difficult or even impossible, as accessibility options have only been available for a few years. We set out to discover how accessible Forza Motorsport really is.
At first, what Daniele hears while gaming sounds like a cacophony to me – a voice shouting my current lap time over sonar tones in various pitches. I’m absolutely puzzled while Daniele laughs and speeds around the next bend with ease.
Thanks to the audio feedback, he can play Forza Motorsport although his visual impairment means he only sees 1.5%. Watch the video to get an impression of how Daniele manages to race around the track – and witness me failing miserably. For English subtitles, click the gear icon, «Subtitles/CC» and «Auto-translate»
Daniele Corciulo’s been living with a severe visual impairment since he was born. But this has done nothing to diminish his fascination for video games. Even as a kid, he used to play arcade games at home with his cousin’s help.
Daniele works as an accessibility consultant at the University of Zurich. As a digital accessibility specialist, he tests web applications and holds seminars on e-accessibility. In his personal life, he advocates for more accessibility in everyday life, including through his music and on his YouTube channel blinddurchsleben.
Simon Balissat
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Simon.Balissat@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I flew the family nest over 15 years ago, I suddenly had to cook for myself. But it wasn’t long until this necessity became a virtue. Today, rattling those pots and pans is a fundamental part of my life. I’m a true foodie and devour everything from junk food to star-awarded cuisine. Literally. I eat way too fast.
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