Accessible gaming looks like joy. There are endless set up options for accessible gaming. Our team of experts at AbleGamers works with individual players to customize their gaming set up so that it helps them play the games they want to play. Learn more: https://ablegamers.org/ https://lnkd.in/gDxvWUVV
The AbleGamers Charity
Individual and Family Services
Charles Town, WV 3,619 followers
Building a future where all players can experience the community, friendships, and confidence that comes from gaming.
About us
Since 2004, the AbleGamers Charity (AKA The AbleGamers Foundation) has served more than 56 million members of the disabled community by advocating greater access to digital media. Today, the AbleGamers Foundation is a leader in the development of equipment, programs and services to those living with disabilities, hardships, and quality-of-life issues that are a result of chronic illness or trauma. It is our goal that all people, regardless of their disability, can use gaming as a tool for an enriched social experiences with friends, family, and the world at large. The AbleGamers Foundation serves all people with disabilities and their caregivers, regardless of race, age, gender, sexual-orientation, nationality or religion. OUR MISSION The AbleGamers Charity serves anyone in need through direct person-to-person services, assistive technology grants, community support, and access to data. We help people afford expensive technology, which allows them the ability to participate in gaming experiences that improve their overall quality of life. Additionally, we provide the largest database of mainstream videogame titles, complete with reviews focused exclusively on the accessibility of a given title. Finally, we raise awareness by showing disabled veterans returning from war that video gaming can allow then reconnect with friends, and participate in an activity that they enjoyed before their injury.
- Website
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http://www.ablegamers.org
External link for The AbleGamers Charity
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Charles Town, WV
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- accessibility, Digital Media, 508, disabilities rights, game accessibility, and APX
Locations
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Primary
PO Box 508
Charles Town, WV 25414, US
Employees at The AbleGamers Charity
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Kevin Wasielewski
ORIGIN PC Co-founder. Senior Director Systems Marketing and Partner Alliance at CORSAIR. Board Member of AbleGamers. President of Intel Board of…
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Mario R. Kroll 🔜 Gen Con and gamescom
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Mark Barlet
Founder & Executive Director of AbleGamers, Proud Service-Disabled Air Force Veteran, Nonprofit Thought Leader, Accessibility Expert
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Corey "Dis" Krull
Writer/Content Expert at The AbleGamers Foundation
Updates
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Steven Spohn shared the importance of accessibility in gaming at TennoCon this past Saturday. Accessible gaming changes lives, something our friends at Digital Extremes are proud to support. On Saturday, the team at Digital Extremes announced their $100k CAD donation to AbleGamers, as well as promises of ongoing support for the disability community. These funds change lives. They enable friendships, fun, and connection that would be impossible without assistive technology and the support of experts. Thank you again the Digital Extremes and everyone who has supported the mission of accessible gaming for all. If you are considering making a donation, consider donating to AbleGamers. Together, we are changing lives through the power of play. https://lnkd.in/egPnvvBU
Steve Spohn AbleGamers: Importance of Accessibility in Video Games | TennoCon 2024 Warframe
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Headed to EVO this weekend? In partnership with our friends at PlayStation, AbleGamers will be there! We have multiple stations set up to demo the PlayStation Access Controller. Stop by at 2pm Friday and Saturday for tournaments using the PS Access Controller. You can also ask our team of trained professionals and occupational therapists questions about accessibility and gaming comfortably. See you in Vegas!
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We'll be talking accessible gaming with our friends at Cephable next week during their Idea Hour livestream.
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Adaptive gaming 🤝 Public libraries Gaming builds community, and what better place to build an in-person accessible gaming community than a public library? AbleGamers partnered with Deerfield Public Library in Illinois to put on an Adaptive Arcade. Players came out to learn about accessible gaming hardware, make new friends, and see all the great resources that both the Library and AbleGamers has to offer. The joy attendees experienced says it all: It’s more than a game. A huge thank you is due to the team at Deerfield Public Library for all their enthusiasm and kindness shared before, during, and after the event.
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"You belong in gaming. You belong in a community that cares about you and hears what you have to say. You belong in a space that makes you feel safe and allows you to have fun in your spare time." -AbleGamers Peer Counselor Zach Runyan Our friends at Cephable interviewed Zach and shared an article full of insights about accessibility, the importance of gaming, inclusive game design, and more. We are so grateful to get to partner with companies like Cephable to help make the world a more inclusive place.
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The Quadgods Gaming documentary is out on HBO! https://lnkd.in/gJUARQ4T Gaming is for everyone, and this documentary will shed light onto just how important the friendships and community that come from gaming are for every player. Have you watched it yet?
Quad Gods | Official Trailer | HBO
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PlayStation 5 Discord users no longer need to use their phone to stay connected with their friends on Discord with this new feature. This update is hugely beneficial for the individuals with disabilities. By making it even easier to chat directly from the game console, Discord and PlayStation (Sony) are making it easier for players to keep rich social experiences happening. Add in the flexibility and customizable enablement offered by the PS5 Access Controller, and DualSense Edge Controller, and this new feature is going to bring more accessibility to more players. Will this change how you game?
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"I lost one identity and the real me came out." The Quad Gods have built a strong gaming community of gamers with disabilities who compete together and celebrate gaming for all players. They are the “Quad Gods” because many of their members use Quadsticks to game; an accessibility tool that provides a hands-free way to play modern video games on consoles and personal computers, making gaming possible for individuals who are unable to use alternative adaptive hardware. We are so excited to see the Quad Gods' story being shared in a major way thanks to their upcoming documentary on HBO. AbleGamers has had the honor of collaborating with the Quad Gods for events in the past, and we could not be more happy to see this sort of representation in film. Gaming is for everyone, and this documentary will shed light onto just how important the friendships and community that come from gaming are for every player. Watch the trailer and save the date for the premier: https://lnkd.in/gJUARQ4T
Quad Gods | Official Trailer | HBO
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People with disabilities are 51% more likely to be socially isolated than their non-disabled peers. 🕹️ Accessibility in gaming helps reduce social isolation. Enabling play means enabling friendships, connections, and social engagements that would otherwise be impossible for disabled players. Considering making a donation? Consider being a game-changer in someone's life: https://lnkd.in/gTUPYYCW
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