The AbleGamers Foundation

The AbleGamers Foundation We’re using the power of video games to bring people together, improving quality of life with recreation and rehabilitation.
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The AbleGamers Charity is a 501(c)(3) Creating opportunities that enable play in order to combat social isolation, foster inclusive communities, and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. We serve as the voice of more than 33 million people with disabilities who use gaming for rehabilitation, quality-of-life improvement, and recreational distraction from terminal illnesses or trauma. Our staff lives with a range of disabilities; this allows us a unique connection with our members because we provide them with personal experience and knowledge of the challenges of living with a disability. Never miss an update in our mission to combat social isolation. Sign up here https://ablegamers.org/enews/

No two adaptive set ups are the same, but Micah's is quite unique!Micah uses a cup on top of his joystick that holds a s...
11/12/2024

No two adaptive set ups are the same, but Micah's is quite unique!

Micah uses a cup on top of his joystick that holds a small pole he uses his head to move around in order to move the joystick. He also has special buttons that help him control the trigger buttons of the Xbox controller.

In an interview with AbleGamers, Micah shared some of his experience with adaptive gaming:

AG: Why is gaming important to you?

M: Gaming is important to me because I can’t do anything by myself. But gaming is [something] I can do by myself.

AG: What are your favorite games to play?

M: Favorite was Burnout Revenge. They took that offline from online. Now I am playing Dangerous Driving game with my friends.

AG: Tell us about your current gaming set up.

M: My current set up is I play with a head pointer so I can use Xbox controller. On Xbox controller I have a custom cup for joystick and I got something on the triggers' button so I can push trigger buttons. My current setup has helped me a lot!

AG: How has your gaming setup changed over time?

M: Before AbleGamers help me I had to go to my OT for custom cup for joystick and I had to tape down right trigger.

AG: What advice would you give to a fellow gamer at the beginning of their accessible gaming journey?

M: My advice is you have to know what you want put to on your controller.

Learn more about accessible gaming and help change lives today: https://ablegamers.org/

After experiencing several strokes, Brian was struggling to enjoy one of his favorite ways to unwind after work: gaming....
11/05/2024

After experiencing several strokes, Brian was struggling to enjoy one of his favorite ways to unwind after work: gaming. Now, Brian has an accessible gaming setup that has allowed him to play with his family and friends again.

We were able to chat with Brian on his experience getting back into gaming.

AbleGamers: What were your favorite games to play before your strokes?

Brian: Call of Duty, Assassin’s Creed, FIFA, NBA 2k, God of War, just to name a few.

AG: What challenges arose from your strokes that made it difficult to game?

B: The inability to use the right thumbstick or ABXY on any normal controller.

AG: How did you go about looking for resources / information on gaming setups that would work for you?

B: First searching countless videos on YouTube, then searching reviews online I found the r/disabledgamers subreddit and it took off from there!

AG: What does gaming mean to you?

B: Everything! Since the Og NES!! Before my stroke I would play to unwind after work or whatever. After my last stroke, I really never go out of the house.

AG: How has your life been impacted by being able to game again?

B: It’s only been a week, but this week has been amazing! I was able to live a little again laughing and playing with my friends!

AG: What advice would you give to disabled gamers who are trying out adaptive gaming for the first time?

B: Research every option before you buy your first piece of equipment!! Some pieces you’ll need to work on getting used to it, and others hopefully you’ll know in the first few minutes or first days that it’s the right fit for you! Never be afraid or ashamed to ask for help and advice! I spent the last 4 years miserable when I didn’t have to be because the equipment and knowledge is out there!

Since our interview, Brian has adapted his set up further and is still having an amazing time gaming with friends and family. Brian’s current setup includes the Xbox Adaptive Controller and a Logitech G Adaptive Gaming Kit.

Learn more about accessible gaming and help change lives today: https://ow.ly/eJXE50TXCBP

10/31/2024

3D printed files enable play for so many folk, which means more fun, more communities, and more connections for disabled players. With accessible gaming, possibilities are endless!

These are 3d printed adaptive kits for players with missing hands, fingers, and / or dexterity challenges. These tools w...
10/22/2024

These are 3d printed adaptive kits for players with missing hands, fingers, and / or dexterity challenges. These tools will allow disabled gamers to use their Xbox, Playstation, or Nintendo Switch controllers. There are enough pieces here to help more than twenty individuals join in the fun of gaming!

Thank you to shakurityzone for sending these our way!

Accessible gaming changes lives. Check out this collection of free 3d print files that help make gaming more accessible: https://ow.ly/1sxE50TQXec

Thanks to a dedicated group of streamers and their communities, Spawn Together 2024 has raised over $10k so far!These fu...
10/15/2024

Thanks to a dedicated group of streamers and their communities, Spawn Together 2024 has raised over $10k so far!

These funds go directly to getting disabled players the hardware and guidance they need to play the games we all love.

We are so grateful to everyone who has hosted a charity stream so far for Spawn Together this month, and those whose streams are upcoming. 🧡

There's still time to join on Tiltify to fundraise or make a donation to support accessible play for all: https://tiltify.com/ablegamers-charity/st3

Share your memories in the comments: What was the first game you beat?Some of the best memories come from gaming. Playin...
10/10/2024

Share your memories in the comments: What was the first game you beat?

Some of the best memories come from gaming. Playing with friends and family forms core memories for so many people. At AbleGamers we work so that everyone can have the opportunity to make memories and friendships through gaming.

10/01/2024

A huge thanks to our friends at Games Done Quick, Lightstream Xsolla, The Yetee, Fangamer, Peloton, all the speedrunners, and everyone who donated to supported the mission of accessible gaming for all at Twitch Con.

Every donation allows us to help players with disabilities get access to the controllers, tech, and expert guidance that they need to be able to play the games we all love. Video gaming combats social isolation and allows players with disabilities to connect with communities that would have otherwise been impossible for them to be a part of.

We are so grateful for the support to be able to do this life changing work. Ready to help change lives? Donate to make gaming accessible for all: https://ablegamers.org/ways-to-give/

09/20/2024

We're up in Ballroom 20-D with GDQx raising money for accessible gaming! Cone say hi, get some merch from our friends at Fangamer and Lightstream, then go see our friends The Yetee and Xsolla

We cannot get over how cute these pins are from our friends at Xsolla and Lightstream! 😻 If you are coming out to Twitch...
09/18/2024

We cannot get over how cute these pins are from our friends at Xsolla and Lightstream! 😻 If you are coming out to TwitchCon this weekend, stop by booth 1515-SW and grab one of these exclusive designs for free!

Then post a selfie with your pin on Twitter using and , and Lightstream will donate $5 to AbleGamers!

See you at TwitchCon. 😽

09/13/2024

AbleGamers will be at TwitchCon!

Come find us in the Games Done Quick Express arena for some top notch speed running amazingness all weekend. GDQx is raising money during the speed run event for AbleGamers, and the roster is STACKED! 🔥

We'll have exclusive merch in the GDQx arena thanks to our friends at The Yetee and Fangamer. Stop by to get sick new shirts, hats, and more, all for a great cause.

AND our pals over at Xsolla x Lightstream have two free, TwitchCon only pins in collaboration with AbleGamers! Stop by booth 1515-SW to grab your free pin, take a selfie with the pin and Tweet it using + . For each eligible tweet Lightstream will donate $5 to AbleGamers, up to $10,000!

We cannot WAIT for next weekend. Will we be seeing you there?

09/10/2024

Martez came out to PAX West and experienced his first ever gaming convention! He got to rekindle childhood memories, learned about new games, and took in all the fun of PAX. His smile really said it all. 🧡

Accessible gaming changes lives for the better.

Thanks to our friends at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for helping make this happen for Martez and his family.

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