Accessibility
Accessibility for educational games is a work in progress across the industry. We continually seek solutions to make our products fully accessible and we strive to adhere to established standards for accessibility and usability on each new project. Some of our older products may not be accessible in all areas, and have not been optimized for current accessibility recommendations. Here, we offer the content and approach of this game, so that learners are better able to find alternative content and ways of learning.
Content of Website
Users play games about scientific careers, biotechnology research, and the future potential of biotechnology.
Approach
Gameplay is conducted via mouse or trackpad clicking. May be accessible for special equipment replacing trackpad.
Audio
Sound effects are present, but the games can be played without sound.
Color Blindness
All graphics were tested using the Sim Daltonism app and other browser-based color blindness and color contrast checkers.
Visual Aspects
Keyboard zooming options are available; however, there are no fullscreen mode capabilities available at this time.
Cognitive Aspects
This games do not contain a practice mode. However, players are able to take as much time as they need to navigate, with no repercussions.
Interface
This games are web-based.
Language
This games are available in English.
Fine Motor Skills
The games can be completed using either mouse/trackpad or keyboard commands and is minimally reliant on clicking precision.
Text
In the games, text is present and letterboxed.