Deaf gamer's review of video game that made her feel included 'even though I died' is way too funny

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. For one deaf gamer, a simple in-game feature made her feel truly included—an experience many take for granted. A gamer, u/KinkyKittyKatt80, shared a heartfelt review from a deaf player who expressed how much it meant to see her kids’ words appear on-screen while playing "Grounded." "Thank you, you have no idea how much it means to me being able to see my kids' words on screen as they talk into a mic. I only wish other games helped me out a little. But seeing 'RUN mom a spider's chasing you' made me feel included, even though I died," she wrote.

The post resonated with many, who praised the game for its thoughtful accessibility options. u/EZkg commented, "This is cute as hell. Also, the spiders in 'Grounded' are truly terrifying." u/proseamripper pointed out, "Another 'Grounded' absolute win. They've done a lot for inclusion and adaptability. It's a game I'll never get tired of. It deserves all the hype." u/YesItChecksOut praised the developers of the game saying, "That is awesome! The real sense of the word. In awe. Those developers deserve a cold beverage or two of their choice. It's that kind of thinking that changes the world."

Others shared their own experiences with accessibility in gaming. "Finally, a game where the UI (user interface) and text (after turning on the option) are large enough for my terrible eyesight! I only installed it because someone in a comment mentioned lots of accessibility options, and I’m already in love," u/Roofofcar noted. u/cryptic-shimmer added, "Love this. My brother has one ear and I forget what game he said has like an aide of some sort, making it easier for him to tell when things are coming from his left side (his deaf side). The inclusion is nice!" u/ LivingUnicorgi commented, "Awww! I felt a similar way when I found out that Fortnite has visual subtitles–around the reticle, it shows you a direction and a little icon representing footsteps, gunfire, etc. For context, I'm hearing impaired (70/30)."

Stories like this prove how inclusivity can make a huge difference. In another story, Delta Airlines introduced an innovative airplane seat design that allowed wheelchair users to remain in their own chairs throughout a flight. The airlines noticed how air travel had been an ongoing struggle for individuals with mobility issues. Standard airline policies required wheelchair users to transfer into airplane seats and check their wheelchairs at the gate, often resulting in discomfort, stress, and even damaged equipment. In response to this, Delta Flight Products partnered with UK-based consortium Air4All to develop a seat that converted a standard passenger seat into a secure accommodation for wheelchair users.

Among those who praised the effort was avid traveler and blogger Cory Lee, who has visited 43 countries while using a power wheelchair. He expressed excitement over the design, calling it a "huge step toward real inclusivity." He shared that past experiences of being lifted into airplane seats were risky, as he had nearly been dropped multiple times. Despite these ongoing challenges, Lee was hopeful about the future of accessible air travel. “An airline has finally acknowledged that there needs to be a wheelchair spot on planes, and is trying to make it happen,” he said.