Blind Accessibility - Accessibility for Visually Impaired

Minecraft Access is a specialized Minecraft mod that creates an inclusive gaming environment for blind and visually impaired players. This modification integrates and replaces the functionality of previous solutions in this field, providing a comprehensive set of tools for comfortable interaction with the game.

Key Features

The mod employs two primary technologies to ensure accessibility:

• Screen reader - reads the game interface aloud, vocalizing menu elements, inventory, and other important components
• Audio cues - special sound signals help with orientation in the three-dimensional game space

Thanks to carefully designed features, the mod provides a complete gaming experience for blind users, covering all essential aspects of the game.

Compatibility and Support

The software works with multiple Minecraft versions:

• Supported versions: 1.19.3, 1.20.1, 1.20.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.1, 1.21.4
• Mod loaders: Fabric and NeoForge
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux

Development and Update Process

The system includes a carefully designed development cycle:

⚠️ Try experimental versions first - test builds are initially published on the Playability Discord server, and after stabilization and verification for critical bugs - released as official versions on GitHub, Modrinth, and CurseForge.

Participation in Project Development

Developers welcome any contribution to the mod's improvement:

🎯 Testing - assistance in detecting bugs when checking new versions 📚 Documentation - improving documentation readability and accessibility 🌐 Translations - localization of the mod into other languages via Weblate 🎬 Learning materials - creation of educational content for mastering the game with this mod 🔊 Sound design - development of new sound effects 💻 Programming - direct participation in feature development

The project is actively developing, and everyone can contribute to creating a more accessible gaming environment for blind Minecraft enthusiasts.