EPISODE · Jul 15, 2016 · 14 MIN
Access all Pokemon
from Access All: Disability News and Mental Health · host BBC Sounds
Some of the creatures in the new mobile online gaming phenomenon Pokemon Go are not accessible if you're mobility impaired. But on the flip side of accessibility, some say the game is great for your mental health because it gets you outdoors while you attempt to capture the Pokemon in your local area. (go to the Related Links section of this page to find a transcript)Visually impaired gamer Jemma Brown joins the Ouch team to tell us how she plays the game. The programme features Ouch regulars Damon Rose, Kathleen Hawkins and Emma Tracey.Tell us about your gaming experiences by emailing [email protected], find us on Facebook or tweet @bbcouch If you like this podcast, please rate and review it on your podcast delivery service so that others can find it.
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Some of the creatures in the new mobile online gaming phenomenon Pokemon Go are not accessible if you're mobility impaired. But on the flip side of accessibility, some say the game is great for your mental health because it gets you outdoors while you attempt to capture the Pokemon in your local area. (go to the Related Links section of this page to find a transcript)Visually impaired gamer Jemma Brown joins the Ouch team to tell us how she plays the game. The programme features Ouch regulars Damon Rose, Kathleen Hawkins and Emma Tracey.Tell us about your gaming experiences by emailing [email protected], find us on Facebook or tweet @bbcouch If you like this podcast, please rate and review it on your podcast delivery service so that others can find it.
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