The AbleGamers Charity’s Post

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?

"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

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

“If it wasn't for games, I wouldn't have met my best friend.” - Christine L People with disabilities are 51% more likely to be socially isolated than their non-disabled peers. Being able to connect, find friends, and experience social events through video gaming helps decrease social isolation. It's about so much more than games, it's about changing lives. Be a game-changer in someone's life. Consider AbleGamers the next time you are considering making a donation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTUPYYCW

The impact of gaming: 🧡 Making friends 💪 Gaining strength + dexterity 🏆 Increased confidence 🕹️ Staying connected with family + friends All of these benefits and more are unlocked when disabled players are able to play the games they love. Next time you are considering donating, consider supporting the life-changing mission of accessible gaming for all. Support the mission, visit our website to change lives: https://lnkd.in/gTUPYYCW

Come out and experience adaptive gaming tech at the Deerfield Public Library on Saturday July 13th from 1pm - 4pm ct. This is a great opportunity to experience accessible hardware in person, meet some friends, and play some games! 🕹

Last month, disabled players in Michigan connected virtually and in person to play TMNT: Shredder's Revenge. Because of your donations, AbleGamers is able to support fun community events like this! Help us make play possible: https://lnkd.in/gTUPYYCW

Help us shape the future character representation in media and gaming: complete our survey about character identity. At AbleGamers, we assist all sorts of media outlets in conversations about culture and representation. We strive to eliminate barriers to social isolation through providing shared experiences that intimately relate to all players. Character identity is a big part of that. We would love your feedback on character identities within gaming and TV media so we can make informed recommendations and suggestions to studios as they create the next generation of media! Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4dIlpb4

Accessibility in gaming is a topic worthy of attention everyday, and especially today on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access / inclusion and people with different disabilities. Today, we encourage you to learn about and invest in the future of accessible gaming. Because everybody deserves to game. Learn about accessible gaming: https://accessible.games/ Invest in the future of accessible gaming: https://lnkd.in/gzgN5BFe