Games changing lives
We’re putting fun and inclusion back into the lives of physically disabled people across the world.
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We want everyone to be included. That’s why we’re transforming the lives of physically disabled people right across the world through the innovative use of technology. At the heart of our work is our mission to maximise fun and quality of life by helping people control video games to the best of their abilities, but that’s just the start.
Video games for all
If you have a physical disability and want to play video games, we’re here to do all we can to help you.
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BubbleBusters
Tackling long-term medical isolation through small, friendly, home-controlled desktop robots
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StarGaze
Eye-gaze support for people in hospital following a sudden illness or injury that leaves them paralysed.
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Eye Gaze Games
Play our free, eye-control optimised web games with anyone around the world.
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gameaccess.info
Accessibility information about selected games, equipment and software
Find out moreWe put fun and inclusion back into the lives of physically disabled people by helping them to play video games
By using technology ranging from modified controllers to eye-tracking sensors, we’re finding a way for people to play to the very best of their abilities.
But we’re not just doing it for fun. By levelling the playing field, we’re bringing families and friends together and having a profoundly positive impact on quality of life, confidence and rehabilitation.
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SpecialEffect combines everything possible to overcome the seemingly impossible
I don’t know where I’d be without SpecialEffect, I’m so grateful to them
When everyone else said ‘That’s it now, his condition has progressed too far’… you found a way
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We’re hiring! We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team that’s transforming the lives of people with severe disabilities through technology http://bit.ly/3EH6VFV #OccupationalTherapyJobs
A huge thank you to NatWest for supporting us through DLC sales from their Island Saver game. It’s already resulted in total donations of nearly £75,000, a huge boost for our work transforming lives right across the world http://bit.ly/3byA1uJ
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