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How the Gaming Industry Is Adapting

AbleGamers — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:39:07 +0000

The gaming industry has long been a powerhouse of entertainment, reaching audiences worldwide with ever-evolving technology and storytelling. Yet, for many years, a significant portion of potential gamers — those with disabilities — were often left on the periphery.

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Role-Playing Games

AbleGamers — Tue, 07 May 2024 18:26:01 +0000

Role-playing games (RPGs) — especially role-playing video games — have emerged as a significant form of entertainment and education, offering a myriad of benefits for people from various backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.

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Gaming and Physical Rehabilitation

AbleGamers — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:53:43 +0000

In recent years, the intersection of video games and physical rehabilitation has garnered significant attention from the medical and gaming communities. Video game technology advancements in physical therapy have revolutionized the way rehabilitation is approached, offering a fun and engaging method to assist patients in their recovery journey.

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day

AbleGamers — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:53:38 +0000

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, the importance of digital accessibility cannot be overstated. Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) serves as a poignant reminder of this reality.

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Esports Accessibility

AbleGamers — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:57:37 +0000

The widespread appeal of esports beckons a significant question: how is this digital arena becoming more inclusive, particularly for individuals with disabilities?

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Assistive Technology and Mobile Gaming: Triumphs and Hurdles

AbleGamers — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:44:59 +0000

In the ever-evolving world of mobile gaming, the integration of assistive technology stands as a beacon of progress and inclusion. In this article, we’ll shed light on the triumphs of blending assistive technology with mobile gaming platforms, ensuring a barrier-free and enriched gaming experience for individuals with disabilities.

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Assistive Technology for Mobile Gaming: Tools and Apps That Make a Difference

AbleGamers — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:47:05 +0000

The realm of mobile gaming is a burgeoning field, offering many different experiences to players worldwide. However, for individuals with disabilities, engaging in these digital adventures can present certain challenges.

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That Hoodie With the Corgi – AbleGamers’ 2018 Fundraising Hoodie

AbleGamers — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:00:40 +0000

In other exciting AbleGamers news, we shipped out our 2018 fundraising hoodies to fundraisers who raised over $500 in support of our mission between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018. Each year our hoodie will feature a new design…

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A Farewell to a Friend

AbleGamers — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:00:19 +0000

A Farewell to a Friend – Susan Banks One of the hardest parts about being in the accessibility field is that many of the people to work with every day have terminal illnesses. Susan Banks was one of those amazing…

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Community Member Feature: Lee Williams

AbleGamers — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 03:40:57 +0000

AbleGamers sits down with Lee Williams, a streamer with an incredibly inspiring story and an even bigger love for his community — his saving grace. This month, AbleGamers sat down with Handikillcam, known by some as Lee Williams. Lee is…

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