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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. 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://ablegamers.org/

3D printed files enable play for so many folks, which means more fun, more communities, and more connections for disabled players. With accessible gaming, possibilities are endless! https://lnkd.in/gkDh-rH5

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://lnkd.in/gXuUNAGi

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://lnkd.in/gwS_du5H

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

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 #LightstreamAble and #XsolaAble, and Lightstream will donate $5 to AbleGamers! See you at TwitchCon. 😽

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 #LightstreamAble + #XsollaAble. 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?

Martez came out to PAX West and experienced his first ever gaming convention! He got to rekindle childhood memories, learned about new games, and take 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. https://lnkd.in/gGE42yvN

What happens when gaming is accessible? Lives change. Siblings play together for the first time. Players go to their first ever gaming convention. New communities form and grow. Everyone gets to explore adaptive technology. More playing. More friendships. More celebrations. Why is accessible gaming important to you? https://lnkd.in/gw-i-wb9