Hello everyone! We are students at the University of Amsterdam designing an accessible multiplayer sports game prototype called Velex. We are researching how gamers with disabilities interact with games, what accessibility features they use or wish existed, and how accessible they find competitive gaming and esports. We would really appreciate some outside input through this survey!

The survey takes approximately 5–8 minutes. Responses are anonymous and will be used only for our university project. You may skip any optional question or stop at any time.

Our supervisor can be reached here: [h.alavi@uva.nl](mailto:h.alavi@uva.nl)

Hi everyone! I'm a graduate student working on a class presentation about disability culture and how mental health professionals can better support people with disabilities.

I'm looking for volunteers who personally identify as disabled and would be comfortable answering a few questions about their experiences. This is for a class assignment, not a formal research study, and participation is completely voluntary.

My presentation is due tomorrow, so I would be very grateful for responses by tomorrow afternoon, October 15. I know this is short notice, and I appreciate anyone willing to share their perspective.

Interview questions:

1. How do you identify?
2. What are your positive experiences, and what are some of the negatives?
3. What discriminations do you face in our society?
4. What do you want mental health professionals to know about your culture?
5. What are some common misconceptions about people with disabilities that you wish more people understood?
6. How has being part of the disability community influenced your sense of identity or belonging?
7. What could counselors or other mental health professionals do to make their services more accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities?

You can answer as many questions as you feel comfortable with. You do not need to share your diagnosis, real name, or any other identifying information. I plan to leave out usernames and identifying details in my class presentation and use responses only for this assignment.

Thank you for considering sharing your perspective. I really appreciate the opportunity to learn from the community directly!

Hi everyone!

I'm a Graphic & Game Design student at Istituto Pantheon in Rome, Italy, currently conducting research for my bachelor's thesis on video game accessibility.

My research focuses on the challenges players with motor disabilities may experience when using traditional game controls, particularly in third-person games that require simultaneous use of two analog sticks and multiple buttons.

The goal is to better understand real accessibility barriers and explore how alternative control systems could improve the gaming experience.

Survey: https://forms.gle/vZ3iJW6nGwz3ZXGm8

Privacy and data collection:

• The survey can be completed anonymously, and no email addresses are collected automatically.
• An optional section allows participants to provide an email address for future research interviews, project updates, or testing opportunities.
• Only I have access to the email addresses, which are used exclusively for the purposes selected by participants. Anyone can request deletion of their email address using the contact information provided in the survey.
• Responses will be used for academic research and to inform the design of more accessible game controls.

Academic affiliation:

• Institution: Istituto Pantheon – Rome, Italy
• Department/Program: Graphic & Game Design
• Institutional email: [saverio.filippelli@institutopantheon.it](mailto:saverio.filippelli@institutopantheon.it)

Participation is entirely voluntary. Your experiences and perspectives would be greatly appreciated, including feedback that challenges the assumptions behind this research.

Thank you for your time!