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Cátia Casimiro is a PhD candidate in Communication Sciences with her thesis focusing on the written accessibility of board game rulebooks. Cátia’s research interests include communication accessibility, and social and organizational inclusion of People with Disabilities and Neurodivergent individuals. She believes that communication accessibility is essential to promoting the participation and inclusion of all people in society. Additionally, she's also the editorial manager for the International Journal of Games and Social Impact (IJGSI).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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No Barriers: No Barriers
Mira, C. P. G. E. S. (Researcher) & Casimiro, C. S. F. (Researcher)
1/09/22 → 1/08/24
Project: Research
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Inclusion and accessibility in modern board gaming: insights from the Portuguese community on attitudes, practices, and social dynamics
Sousa, C., Casimiro, C., Léste, J. V., Sousa, M., Barros, J., Neves, P. P. & Luz, F., 2026, Advances in Design and Digital Communication VI: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Design and Digital Communication, Digicom 2025, November 6–8, 2025, Barcelos, Portugal. Cham: Springer, Cham, p. 371–385 15 p. (Springer Series in Design and Innovation; vol. 61).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Neurodivergent-Focused game accessibility: a systematic literature review
Sousa, C., Neves, P. P., Fernandes, P. M., Freire, J., Gouveia, P., Rodrigues, M., dos Santos, T., Casimiro, C. & Luz, F., 12 Feb 2026, In: Disabilities. 6, 1, 18.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Games Inclusion Lab: accessible games with neurodivergent adults through iterative play and design
Luz, F., Casimiro, C., Fernandes, P., Gouveia, P., Freire, J. & Sousa, C., 26 Sept 2025, In: Proceedings of the European Conference on Games-based Learning. 19, 1, p. 534-542 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Modding for cognitive accessibility: experiences with commercial analogue games and neurodivergent players
Fernandes, P., Casimiro, C., Almeida, W., Monteiro, H., Léste, J., Luz, F. & Sousa, C., 1 Mar 2025, INTED2025 Proceedings: 19th International Technology, Education and Development Conference. IATED, p. 2644-2653 (INTED proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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What makes a rulebook accessible and entertaining? recommendations of best practices
Casimiro, C., Heron, M. & Sousa, C., Nov 2025, In: Japanese Journal of Analog Role-Playing Game Studies. 6, p. 20-34Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Chalmers University of Technology
Casimiro, C. S. F. (Visiting researcher)
25 Sept 2026 → 24 Oct 2026Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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What Makes a Rulebook Accessible and Entertaining? Recommendations of Best Practices. JARPS Symposium - Tools of the Trade: Props, Techniques, and Inspirations for Analog Role-Playing
Casimiro, C. S. F. (Speaker), Heron, M. J. (Speaker) & Mira, C. P. G. E. S. (Speaker)
22 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Inclusion and Accessibility in Modern Board Gaming: Insights from the Portuguese Community on Attitudes, Practices, and Social Dynamics
Mira, C. P. G. E. S. (Speaker), Casimiro, C. S. F. (Speaker), Léste, J. (Speaker), SOUSA, M. D. S. E. (Speaker), Barros, J. M. S. F. D. (Speaker), Neves, P. P. (Speaker) & LUZ, F. S. B. D. C. (Speaker)
7 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Inclusão de Pessoas com Deficiência Intelectual Adultas na Investigação Científica: Estudo de Caso de Adaptações de Acessibilidade em Instrumentos Quantitativos e Qualitativos
Mira, C. P. G. E. S. (Speaker), LUZ, F. S. B. D. C. (Speaker) & Casimiro, C. S. F. (Speaker)
24 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Games Inclusion Lab: Accessible Games with Neurodivergent Adults Through Iterative Play and Design.
LUZ, F. S. B. D. C. (Speaker), Casimiro, C. S. F. (Speaker), Fernandes, P. M. A. (Speaker), Gouveia, P. A. O. (Speaker), Freire, J. P. R. (Speaker) & Mira, C. P. G. E. S. (Speaker)
3 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Prizes
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Nominee for Best Academic Research of Game Accessibility 2023 with the paper "Mathematics and Sign Language Learning with a Tangible Game: an Inclusive Approach for DHH and Hearing Children"
Casimiro, C. S. F. (Recipient), Neves, J. C. (Recipient) & Mira, C. P. G. E. S. (Recipient), Jan 2024
Prize: Other distinction