26th October: Accessible Gaming Event
The event will take place on the 26th of October from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Nokia Arena in Paidia. You can watch the event live on Yle Areena, and a recording will be available for 30 days.
9.00 AM – 4.00 PM Accessible gaming and observation points open
9.00 AM – 12.00 PM Special eSports – Accessible e-Sports, Paidia Open Tournament Qualifications
9.00 AM – 1.00 PM Rocket League Tournament with Adaptive Controllers (open to everyone)
1.00 PM Special eSports – Accessible e-Sports, Paidia Open Tournament Finals
Special eSports is a form of esports developed in Finland in 2019, aimed at individuals with developmental disabilities. In this discipline, digital games are controlled using body movements, allowing gameplay regardless of a player’s fine motor skills. The competition is preceded by morning qualifiers, with the best participants advancing to the finals.
2.00 PM Accessible Gaming – Panel Discussion (in English)
Moderator, Markku Turunen – TACCU
- Aapo Latvala – Microsoft
- Koopee Hiltunen – Neogames
- Mark Häkkinen – ETS
- Dina Ramse – Dina Said So Studio
27th October: Accessible Culture Event
The event will take place on the 27th of October from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Nokia Arena in Paidia. You can watch the event live on Yle Areena, and a recording will be available for 30 days.
9.00 AM – 2.00 PM Accessible gaming and observation points open
9.00 AM Introduction by The Culture for All -service on the accessibility of culture
9.30 AM – 11.45 AM Speeches on accessibility by various cultural actors
- Sami Määttä – Accessibility Library Celia
- Essi Taino – Non-Toxic Inclusive Gaming Culture
- Lila Heinola – City of Tampere, Konkarit – Museum Services for Seniors
- Aapo Latvala – Microsoft
- Ansku Kettunen – The Culture for All -service
- Mark Häkkinen – ETS
The topics of the speeches will be specified later.
11.45 AM – 12.00 PM Presentation of TACCU’s activities and upcoming master’s program
12.00 PM Towards an Inclusive Culture – Panel Discussion
Moderator, Markku Turunen – TACCU
- Outi Salonlahti – The Culture for All -service
- Ansku Kettunen – The Culture for All -service
- Arttu Haapalainen – Tampere Theatre
- Sami Määttä – Accessibility Library Celia
Location and Accessibility
The events will take place at Paidia, a spacious research and activity space on the 2nd floor of Nokia Arena. The address of Nokia Arena is Kansikatu 3, 33100 Tampere.
To reach Paidia, use the escalator on the left side of Nokia Arena’s main entrance and proceed to the left (across from gate A3, above the Casino). Paidia can also be accessed via the elevator in the lobby of the arena’s main entrance (3rd floor).
Paidia has ample space for movement and a spacious restroom. The lighting in the space may be slightly dim. We will have a separate ”quiet room” to accommodate individuals who need a break from sensory stimuli.
The railway station and bus station are approximately 600 meters from Nokia Arena. Especially when coming from the railway station, there are several intersections and an uphill walk that may hinder mobility.
The events are free and open to all!
Additional information
Markku Turunen (markku.turunen@tuni.fi), 0405339689
Pauliina Baltzar (pauliina.baltzar@tuni.fi), 0504478234