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Whilst the release of the PlayStation Access controller means that support for accessibility switch use is now available using a first-party controller, some players may be looking to add additional switches to their controller set-up. Find out how in our latest GameAccess article: https://lnkd.in/e6JU-dKY

“Children are showing compassion and love to their classmate via the AV1.” Find out more about SpecialEffect’s BubbleBuster project, and how we’re helping to tackle the isolation of young people who can’t go to school due to medical risk. https://lnkd.in/eZt22jgC

We’ve loved sharing our stories and more about our work this #DisabilityPrideMonth! If you would like to support our work levelling the playing field for physically disabled people all over the world, there are so many ways to do so: https://lnkd.in/gSM-Jagf

For #GameBlast25, Paige Harvey wants to put together the biggest Disabled Stream Team the internet has ever seen to support SpecialEffect's work! Please share with your creator friends and get in touch if you'd like to be involved in levelling the playing field for disabled gamers next February!

We can’t keep it in any longer! #GameBlast25 will be taking place between February 21-23, 2025! We’re so thankful to the game devs, companies, streamers, videomakers and artists who have supported SpecialEffect and GameBlast over the years and hope to see you again in 2025! 🧡💙 Be sure to get in touch with Paige Harvey here or via paige@specialeffect.org.uk to find out how you or your company can get involved! And a massive thank you to Faz D for creating this artwork: https://lnkd.in/emd8Jvsr

Wishing all *200* SpecialEffect runners the very best for this Sunday's Saucony London 10k, with almost £20,000 already raised! Thank you to all our amazing runners that include representatives from post race event sponsors Sharkmob and Rocksteady Studios Ltd alongside many other companies including Mubadala Capital Hasbro MLC (Magna Ludum Creatives) Glowmade Soul Assembly Playstack Devolver Digital Firefly Studios Limited NaturalMotion Games Saltwater Games Tencent Games Sports Interactive (SI) Take-Two Interactive Trailmix Games HundredStar Games and more! What an incredible show of support, thank you everyone 💙 https://lnkd.in/e7z8WwKv

We're often asked how much SpecialEffect's support costs and we're proud to say that it costs absolutely nothing for those we help. Here's our fantastic ambassador and longtime supporter, HelloItsKolo, who we helped on her accessibility journey way back in 2020, to explain more!

As One Special Day goes into its 8th year, we cannot say a thank you big enough to all our games incredible industry partners and supporters who have been by our side! We’re also incredibly excited to announce that this year’s One Special Day will be held on October 4, 2024! Although the main day will be October 4th do watch this space as we have some very special events and activities planned for September that will be part of this life changing campaign! If you are a games company who might be able to support please do contact Liam or Nick to find out more!

Thank you to all involved in the 4th SpecialEffect Golf Society Day at Bath Golf Club last Friday with special mention to Fred Gill and David Lilley for arranging the day. Thank you to all of our society members (including the committee who donate their time on a voluntary basis) and sponsors Lucid Games Ltd Assemble Technology Ltd Rocket Science Group Code Wizards Playground Games Eebz VISUALSKIES LTD PitStop Productions The Multiplayer Group (MPG) and Servers.com for their support. Sign up for the next event at Shirley Golf Club Ltd is now open and it's extra special as it will be on Friday October 4th which of course is #OneSpecialDay the biggest single day in SpecialEffect's year! Membership details and event registration at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eC8yFPHr

We’re a week away from the official #10KYourWay weekend, and there’s still time for you to sign up and run, walk or stream in support of SpecialEffect! Hear from our fantastic beneficiary, ambassador and trustee Rob Camm about his experiences with SpecialEffect and why you should get involved! Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/e_mHH73Y #Charity #SpecialEffect #London10K #Fundraising