Can MUDs be played by the blind and visually impaired?
Because it’s possible to play a MUD using only a text-based interface, blind-friendly MUDs are good games for the blind and visually impaired. Screen-reader software can be used to read the game to blind players, and with the proper screen reader configuration they can play on even footing with the sighted. Note that not all MUDs are blind friendly. Some make extensive use of ascii art and ascii graphics which are unreadable by screen readers, and a lot of MUDs lack filters and blind-specific modes. Alter Aeon has extensive support for the blind, including plain login screens, blind modes, several sets of filters and built in scripting. There are also a number of mudding clients that are specifically designed for the blind. These special clients (such as VipMUD) have good support for screen readers and generally include audio triggers as well as other blind-friendly features. For a handful of other blind-friendly MUD clients, including some free and open source clients, check out our A
