Brand new office accessibility guidelines released!

We in Games Finland ry have released brand new office accessibility guidelines. 

The guidelines provide a very approachable easy-to-understand look into office accessibility. It includes a solid starting point, practical tips, best practises as well as resources to help studios make their shared spaces more accessible for everyone.

WiGFi prefaced their decision to the making of these guidelines as such:

"If thinking about fictional people is difficult, imagine what would happen if you suddenly broke your leg on your bike ride home, or suffered an eye injury or infection, or any other sudden injury. While you’d likely be on sick leave in the short term, your recovery might mean working part-time or even full-time with reduced physical capacity. You deserve to work in an office that enables you, even in this situation. 

Companies that proudly champion issues like inclusion and accessibility are at a competitive advantage compared to those that don’t when it comes to recruitment, as professionals passionate about these issues are more likely to apply for roles within studios that take meaningful action in these areas.

Keeping accessibility top-of-mind can also make your studio’s games more accessible, as colleagues are already used to considering how different people engage with the world around them."

You can read the full guidelines from their website!