In recent years, social games have become increasingly prevalent on mobile devices, providing entertainment, yes, but also a way to maintain contact with family and friends. But for Debbie Fisher, who's legally blind, the visual displays used to play and chat meant they were off limits to her. Fisher, 37, is a mother of four from Reno, Nevada, who has a genetic disorder called retinitis pigmentosa. She can only see light and dark shapes and cannot discern details. Fisher said she has always enjoyed playing games with her family. However, she usually needed other people around in order to be able to play. After she got an iPhone and iPad, she tried playing some of the downloadable games, but due to her visual impairment, she couldn't find a game that she enjoyed and that allowed her to play with her friends.
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Blind gamer is able to 'hang with friends' via social gaming
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Debbie Fisher, 37, has been legally blind for most of her life
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Using the Voice Over program, she's able to play "Hanging With Friends," a hangman-like game
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Some games work with voice commands, but Fisher says this one lets her communicate, too
"I always get the free version (of games) to make sure it is @placeholder compatible, which is what makes the iPhone and the iPad talk," she said.