Creating opportunities that enable play, to combat social isolation, foster inclusive communities, & improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
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How our grants for gamers with disabilities works:
• You apply
• We review as quickly as possible
• We work together to determine what controller is best for you
• We give it to you, free of cost
• You keep it and enjoy gaming
We don't loan happiness. We grant it forever.
The
@Xbox
Adaptive Controller commercial aired last night and this morning our inboxes are filled with excited soon to be gamers who put in controller grant applications.
You can support our Controller Grant Program by donating or hosting a fundraiser.
This Saturday March 17th
@muyskerm
is hosting a
@PUBATTLEGROUNDS
stream fundraising for our mission! The stream is taking place from our Center for Inclusive Play on our Twitch channel, tune in starting at 10 AM EST on
It is our sincere pleasure to be sponsoring competitive Street Fighter champion
@Brolylegs
for this year's EVO competition.
Gaming with a disability never stops Broly from destroying the competition.
Bring home the championship, buddy!
#SoEveryoneCanGame
Working with Xbox to bring the Xbox Adaptive Controller to life was a huge highlight of our year.
Everyone at Xbox is extremely dedicated to the cause: Gaming is For Everyone. Game Accessibility is finally receiving the recognition it deserves.
#SoEveryoneCanGame
Since the start of
@Twitch
, their staff & communities have supported our mission. We are honored to say that Twitch has donated $1,000,000 to our mission of combating social isolation, fostering inclusive communities, & improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
I am so shook.
@Twitch
donating $1,000,000 to
@AbleGamers
is going to *literally* change the lives of thousands of people with disabilities.
To you who supported me, my work, AbleGamers, and our lofty dream of enabling everyone to play: Thank you
They did this because of you!
Introducing The Freedom Wing Adapter!
In partnership with
@at_makers
, together we've created the first of its kind adapter to allow a power wheelchair to control your Xbox.
And we're going to release it to the world for free.
Full video:
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want EVERYONE to be able to play video games TOGETHER.
Happy
#NationalVideoGamesDay
!
And thank YOU for helping us bring the joy of video gaming to so many people who felt left out.
Tell us: What do videogames mean to you?
We’re happy to announce that The AbleGamers shop is the place to pick up the Hori Flex for Nintendo Switch in North America! We also have discounted 3.5 MM switches for your Hori Flex, Xbox Adaptive Controller or other assistive tech devices!
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We heard several of you are going to be checking out the hot new
@PlayApex
this weekend.
We are giving away a Starter Pack and a Founders Pack for Apex Legends!
All you have to do is follow, then Like and RT this tweet to enter.
Codes will be given by DM. Good luck.
We are so excited to celebrate 20 years of changing the lives of disabled people through video games with
@lilsimsie
at our Gala on April 6th!
Grab your tickets:
We're thrilled to be consulting for
@Google
to increase accessibility and ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities.
While we can't tell you exactly what we're doing, we can tell you we're excited to be here working with the
@GoogleStadia
team.
"So often I'm on the sidelines watching... that's challenging for me," said Nicole M. "Gaming gives me something I can do with others. This is a big deal!!!"
#PoweredByAbleGamers
#SoEveryoneCanGame
"I’m a 15-year-old, I now do something EVERY other 15-year-old is doing as well," says Jordyn R., a 15-year-old gamer with Cerebral Palsy. Now Jordyn is back in the driver's seat, playing his favorite racing games with his brother and friends from school.
"Gaming has given me the ability to have some control, to keep me busy and help connect me with my friends and family," said Jeremiah H. "I'm looking forward to Path of Exile, PubG, & Ark 2! Thank you very much AbleGamers!"
Calling all game developers with disabilities: Did you know we have 3 sponsorships for this year's
#gamedev
event
@IndieTrainJam
available?
Apply today for the networking opportunity of a lifetime!
RT and help us spread the word about this opportunity!
"I was struggling," says JR. "I didn't think I could be a gamer at my age with my disability but my 6 person online group of friends had other ideas. I contacted AbleGamers for help and now I'm able to play Lego games with them and participate instead of just being a spectator."
From NHL "Pens working with AbleGamers to bring hockey and esports to everyone"
We are honored & thrilled to be adopted by the
@Penguins
'
@PensFoundation
- Together we'll change lives by creating opportunities to enable play for people with disabilities
"I reached out to AbleGamers cause I was having a hard time with controllers & was not having fun playing games."said Troy B. "AbleGamers' peer counseling helped me! Now I'm connected & interested in starting to play multiplayer games to meet people online. My life has changed!"
Video gaming has been a huge part of my life. As a little kid I played to bond with my siblings. These days I mainly use it to relax. Now, more than ever, I plan to use it to improve my reflexes and get my arm muscles back" says Karen K. Game on Karen!
#SoEveryoneCanGame
Experiences of gamers with disabilities aren't always shared and we're looking to change that.
We're creating paid opportunities to share stories connected to the virtual worlds we love with industry developers and players alike.
#SoEveryoneCanGame
The
@Xbox
Adaptive Controller is officially out TODAY!
We couldn’t be more excited for the future of gaming. The launch of this controller proves that the industry has evolved and that gaming will be a welcoming place for players with disabilities.
Today, we honor the memory of the brave soldiers who fought for our country and made the ultimate sacrifice.
From everyone at AbleGamers, thank you for your service.
Pat needed a better way to game, so he contacted AbleGamers. "With my new setup, games are easier to play than ever, and I'm able to grasp the controller!" said Pat. "His new controllers give him the freedom to game like everyone else!" said his mom. "Thank you so much!"
The gaming community came together yesterday in a way that we couldn't have imagined when our mission started.
Yesterday alone we received enough donations to grant 20
@Xbox
Adaptive Controllers to the gamers who need them. 🧡 💚
Thank you
@PlayStation
We are grateful for the support and honored to be included in the
#MediEvil
celebration at
#PSX2017
. Sales of this shirt will support our mission to make sure everyone can enjoy the world of video games.
With the Xbox Adaptive Controller being on the Super Bowl we've had so many soon to be gamers reach out for Controller Grants.
You can support the players we help by making a donation or hosting a fundraising event with your community.
Oliver reached out to us so he could play racing games with family and friends. Mario Kart is a lot of fun but can be difficult without the right gear. With properly placed switches Oliver is already terrorizing his loved ones with red shells!
Jessica’s injury changed her world and her ability to game. “I have been playing Sims for years, and I so very much miss using gaming controllers.” Our team got to work and provided Jessica with the equipment and support she needed to get her back to gaming again.
This April, we’re hosting a fundraising push to help our organization be able to provide the important services needed for our community.
We need YOUR help. Sign up or donate in support of our Spring Fundraising push.
Hey
@Arbys
- We're tired after a long week of making sure gamers with disabilities can continue playing.
Can you make us our joystick as a sandwich?
#SoEveryoneCanGame
#MakeMySandwich
Our core mission to "combat social isolation" is at the heart of what we do. We are thrilled to see WHO recognize gaming as a vital outlet for socialization.
This is why we work tirelessly to ensure gamers with disabilities have access to these services.
We are headed to PAX East at the end of the month and could use a extra help with our booth.
If you are free to volunteer a few hours during PAX East fill out the form below.
Announcing our newest Expansion Pack: New Orleans!
Thanks to our amazing partners at
@humble
,
@Microsoft
,
@HyperX
, and YOUR generous donations, we will be putting $10,000 worth of equipment and training into the New Orleans Children's Hospital!
More:
Fantastic read on accessibility in gaming from
@USATODAY
'Video games are a 'great equalizer' for people with disabilities'
The article focuses on
@geekygimp
"I like to win. Who doesn't?"
AbleGamers ED
@markbarlet
& COO
@stevenspohn
contributing.
Dereck wanted to play video games again. “I’m starting to play again, thanks to AbleGamers. I hope to play any game I want. I look forward to playing NASCAR, COD, Assassin's Creed, and Need for Speed. There are so many I want to play them all. AbleGamers has changed my life!”
14-year-old Jolee loves watching her family play, especially her sister in
@Minecraft
but she wanted to fully participate, not just watch. Our Peer Counseling team got straight to work finding the right setup; now Jolee is building with her family! Creepers don't stand a chance!
The custom controllers we grant to players with disabilities can get expensive, but you can help! Hosting a fundraising event or making a donation will support our controller granting and more!
#SoEveryoneCanGame
.
Our good friend
@Muyskerm
will be there, will you? Come out and meet some of your favorite creators at our gala on April 6th! Help change the lives of disabled people through video games.
Grab your tickets:
We visited Penn State to teach the students and faculty the wonders of technology in gaming.
We met Steve L. in his slick Nittany Lion cap. He's a C5-6 quadriplegic who wants to play
#RDR2
- After a 10-min consultation, we got him on the road to gaming again.
Game on, Steve!
Our newest Expansion Pack has been installed and the fun has started! We are excited we could bring accessible play to our friends at
@UPMC
Hospital in Pittsburgh PA!
#SoEveryoneCanGame
We are one of the charities selected for
@GlobalGiving
's Accelerator Program! Making a donation to this page not only supports our mission but allows us to receive additional support from Global Giving.
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We were thrilled to work with our partners and friends at LogitechG to bring this Adaptive Gaming Kit to life. Not telling all of you that these things are coming is the hardest part of our job, but it's the most rewarding to see the positive reactions and excitement for everyone
Watching moments of defeat when a young gamer roars in anger at their spaceship blowing up, followed by smiling they played a game with ONLY their eyes is inspiring!
Games don't create a lack of empathy OR make us violent,
@TheTodayShow
.
Games to bring us together.
We were excited to get to talk to the New York Times about game accessibility this week. But even more excited to put forward our good friend
@geekygimp
, an amazing writer and gamer with disability.
Promoting voices from the community is super important.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has a lot of awesome new accessibility features and represents more movement towards accessible gaming experiences for our community. Here’s a thread with 3 of our favorite accessibility features and links contextualizing their importance (1/6)
As COO of
@AbleGamers
and a powerful voice for accessibility, our newest Twitch Ambassador combines entertainment and advocacy like no other.
Give all the steveinHugs to
@stevenspohn
.
We’re looking for a few more volunteers to help our booth at
@PAX
on Saturday the 31st. If you already have a
#PAXWest
badge and are willing to give a couple hours of support it would be a huge help. Let us know by sending an email to Mia
@ablegamers
.org with your availability.🧡
"Since AbleGamers sent me a Quadstick I can access my PC in every way possible that I could before my accident," shared Nathanael. "It has changed my life; I can have fun and do things I did before. I look forward to playing Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty, Pirate 101 and more!”
At AbleGamers, our mission has always been steadfast: to ensure that people with disabilities, regardless of their capabilities, can immerse themselves in the joy of gaming. It is with this commitment in mind that we voice our deep concern.
Our new friend Logan is missing PlayStation in a big way. A recent accident took away his ability to utilize a standard controller. So, we're engineering a new game pad just for him.
It was an honor to help Logan and all the patients at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.