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Press release:
One of the leading names in the fight for gaming accessibility — The AbleGamers Charity — today announces the launch of Accessible.Games, the charity’s brand-new website that connects progressive game developers and gamers that share a passion for bringing accessibility to the forefront of the conversation about game development.

As one of the leading organizations that uses video games and interactive storytelling as a way to empower those with disabilities, AbleGamers seeks to break down the barriers of economic and social isolation for people with handicaps — no matter what they may be.

Whether it’s modified gaming equipment or advanced control settings in video games, AbleGamers’ primary mission is bringing accessibility to all — so everyone can game.

AbleGamers helped pioneer game accessibility — bringing it from a niche video game topic to a key design consideration.

With increased awareness of disabled players as a major gaming community audience, industry professionals are increasingly consulting with AbleGamers for new ideas and resources on how to ensure their games include every person, everywhere.

Accessible.Games features two core components in its goal to connect developers with the community:

Accessible Player Experience Portal (APX): The APX Portal is a user-friendly hub for developers to learn what it means for a game to be truly accessible. Visitors can study the “APX Triangle” and the 22 design patterns that serve as tools for developers to fine-tune their design choices and help them create highly accessible video games.

AbleGamers Player Panels: Player Panels place a direct one-on-one bridge between gamers and game creators. The panels give players with disabilities a way to have their voices heard within the industry by testing games and directly providing feedback, while developers are able to bring an idea or an in-progress project to players with disabilities to gain deep insight and valuable accessibility feedback.

AbleGamers Community News:
This month, AbleGamers is spotlighting Quest To Game grant recipient Milan Patel, a streamer and hardcore gamer with muscular dystrophy.

Milan found that his disability was growing into an immense barrier that prevented him from continuing to enjoy his favorite hobby: video games. This is where AbleGamers helped Milan kickstart his quest to game, and he hasn’t looked back since.

The Quest to Game grant is made possible through AbleGamers by generous donations from the community. The grant gives recipients custom hardware so that they may game in comfort.

After all, for many with disabilities, video games represent something much more profound than just a hobby; they are a way to connect with the world in a way that is truly equal and without barriers.

This news and much more can be found in the AbleGamers monthly newsletter, where the charity shares community updates, upcoming events, community member submissions, links to AbleGamers merch, and much more. To sign up for the monthly newsletter, visit https://ablegamers.org.

About The AbleGamers Charity
The AbleGamers Charity is a 501(c)3 public charity that wields the power of video games to break down the barriers of economic and social isolation for people with disabilities.

Through received support and donations, AbleGamers provides disabled gamers with assistive technologies (including their Expansion Pack program) that allow those with limited real-world mobility to experience what it is like to walk, run, climb, drive and even fly — in a virtual world. To find out more, please visit https://ablegamers.org.

Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround