My name is Ross Minor.
I am a gaming, media, and technology accessibility consultant dedicated to making the world a more inclusive place. — From websites, video games, to audio description, I have collaborated with companies to make a variety of products accessible to people who are disabled.
With certified knowledge and direct lived experience, I can help you make accessibility a priority and an extension of your product.
You can also read about my story in my autobiography here.
Curious about becoming more accessible?
Let’s work together.
Work & Qualifications
Consulting
As an accessibility consultant, I have been responsible for collaborating with game development studios such as Ubisoft, Microsoft, and EAGames on accessibility through presentations, designing of new features, and player studies. Some of the games I’ve worked on include but are not limited to Sea of Thieves, As Dusk Falls, and more yet to be announced.
Audio Description
Audio descriptions are critical for blind and low vision consumers to engage authentically with TV shows and movies, but also through mediums such as video games, live streams, and more. My work with audio description includes:
- Narrating the audio description for the live action Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix
- Consulting with game studios such as Interior Night, where I recently helped bring audio descriptions to their game, As Dusk Falls.
- Serving as an advisory board member for Descriptive Video Works, the leading audio description provider in North America.
Certifications
CPACC Certified
Issued by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, I am certified in cross-disciplinary knowledge about disabilities, universal design, and accessibility standards, laws, & management strategies.
NVDA Certified Expert
As a native screen reader user and certified expert, I am able to assess websites for screen reader compatibility through bug testing and assessment tools and can help make your website accessible.
Awards
SXSW 2024 Innovation Awards – Community Service to Accessibility
The SXSW Community Service Awards honor individuals and organizations for their dedication to fostering positive community impact. This award celebrates leaders and non-profit organizations from Austin and around the world who work tirelessly to improve the standing of the specific groups and causes that they serve.
The Game Awards Future Class 2023
The Game Awards’ Future Class is a celebration of individuals who represent the bright, bold, and inclusive future for video games.
Learn more about The Game Awards Future Class →
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