Weekend: Building Accessible Games and Reading Tools with Dani Devesa Derksen-Staats
From Double Tap by Double Tap Productions Inc.
May 2, 2026 · 32 min
About this episode
Dani Devesa Derksen-Staats discusses the creation of accessible games and reading tools.
Discover how indie developer Dani Devesa Derksen-Staats created RetroRapid, an accessible retro racing game, and Xarra, a flexible reading and listening app. Learn how thoughtful design, multiple input methods, and community feedback can shape more inclusive experiences across Apple devices.
People in this episode
Guest: Dani Devesa Derksen-Staats
Topics covered
- accessible games
- indie development
- inclusive design
- reading tools
- community feedback
Keywords
- accessible gaming
- RetroRapid
- Xarra
- inclusive experiences
- Apple devices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apple
Products: RetroRapid, Xarra
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