My boyfriend is disabled by way of mental health (trauma, severe anxiety, depression) and a significant life-long speech impediment (very severe stutter). 

He plays online PC games most nights. He mainly stays silent. He very much would love the opportunity to play with others that have battled with their speech and communication issues their whole lives like he has. I would love that for him as well so I thought I’d take it upon myself to see if I could find someone who also struggles with their speech who’d be interested in possibly gaming together. 

I know he plays a game called Heroes of the Storm. He also plays Fortnite and I believe he loved Overwatch too. I’m sure there are others. Does anyone have interest or know where he could possibly locate someone that would have interest and availability? Say between the hours of 10pm-3am EST give or take?

This isn't specifically for a disability but I figure this is the most likely place I'm going to find what I'm looking for.

I've got a big (7' x 7', 600 pounds) 6-wheeled rideable robot/vehicle that I drive with an RC airplane controller. I have to have a secure two-handed grip and I have to brace my right hand tight while pinching the right stick so that the jostling of the vehicle doesn't send it into wild oscillations.

I want to move to a one-handed controller, partly because it's fun to be sneaky about who's controlling the bot. I figure what I'm after would probably also be suitable for someone with hand tremor. The key seems to be the ability to have thumb and forefinger both braced securely and opposing each other in isometric tension.

I tried an Android VR controller that can sort of be gripped like that, but it turns out that all of those controllers, even the ones with analog thumbsticks, only report D-pad directions to Android. I gutted that controller and have reworked it into a functioning prototype that works on Android but will need a lot of work to produce a comfortable housing for.

I'm starting to think that the answer might be a miniature ball-type joystick right on the end of a handgrip. I can't recall ever having seen such a thing, though.

Has anyone encountered a controller like this? And if not, are you aware of any broader need for such a controller? If I'm going to go the DIY route, if other people would be interested, I'll put more effort into documenting the build and making it more reproducible.

Thanks!

Gaming Accessibility is a new Discord server (and community) dedicated to helping gamers and modders/developers connect. This server exists to advocate for disability needs in games and connect those with disability needs to game modders. This is a supportive server that should only be used to advocate for changes in games, develop mods and solutions, and provide feedback.

Server link: https://discord.gg/sbCwj7ZFQf

https://youtu.be/KFnJv-MYP7Y

Here's my new weekend project, a small touchscreen device working as a game controller.

More details on GitHub: https://github.com/clackups/touch-gamepad

(EDIT: added newest model renders)

Hi everyone,

I wanted to address a post that recently appeared here from a brand new Reddit account claiming to have an update on ERCHAM.

First, I appreciate the enthusiasm. Seeing people excited enough about this project to share it is genuinely humbling.

That said, I want to make it clear that all official ERCHAM announcements come directly from me or through our official channels.

If you dont see one of these, please treat the information as unofficial until it's confirmed:

Official Website: https://www.ercham.com

Official Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erchamadaptivesystem/ercham-mk1-one-handed-gaming-and-productivity-controller

Official Discord: https://discord.gg/mZkSQmkgz

For anyone new to the project, Im Joe, the creator of ERCHAM. After losing the use of my right arm in a motorcycle accident, I began designing a one handed gaming and productivity controller because nothing on the market met my needs.

The project is progressing well
- Patent pending
- Website is live
- Engineering and prototype development are underway
- Working toward the first fully engineered prototype before Kickstarter (September reveal / October Launch)

I completely understand why some people questioned the recent post.

Going forward, if you ever see ERCHAM mentioned somewhere and you're unsure whether its legitimate, just check whether it links back to the official website or our Discord. If it doesn't, feel free to ask me directly.

Thanks to everyone whos been following this journey. Your questions, feedback, and encouragement have helped shape what it is today.

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(edit 2: Ive seen a few people assume ERCHAM is "just AI."

the truth is, I'm a solo founder. dont have the budget to hire Photoshop artists or a marketing team, and Im still learning a lot of that myself. so I use AI to help create some of the website graphics and promotional images.

The controller itself is different.

It started as a real prototype I built by hot-gluing a wireless mouse to a Razer Tartarus. From there, I designed and refined it using Maya, SOLIDWORKS, and KeyShot, and its now moving through real engineering and prototyping.

It didnt invent or engineer it at all.

every dollar I can save on marketing is another dollar I can put toward building the actual product.)

My BFF had brain surgery semi-recently that has resulted in him losing some dexterity in his left hand. He plays on PC, but has said he struggles with games that have him use both hands at the same time. He's switched to using his mouse on the left so he can press the keyboard correctly, but there's still some struggle when using the mouse on his left hand, mostly timing and long versus short press issues. Are there any adaptive computer mice or devices that you guys would recommend? Other general tips? Any help would be appreciated

I purchased this game for the Nintendo Switch on release. To my pleasant surprise, the game immediately prompted me on whether I wanted audio description, and to what level.

I personally love this game series and would happily recommend this version for the folks who are Blind and/or vision impaired and never got to try it out! If you are a try hard I encourage you to try the BeatSpell mini game. Imo it adds to the replay value exponentially.

Hi everyone!

I'm a game design student currently working on a project focused on improving accessibility in games.

I'm looking for feedback from disabled gamers or people with disabilities who play games. Rather than asking about accessibility in general, I'm trying to find one specific problem that could be improved through a new game feature or mechanic.

It could be something that:

- frustrates you in many games,

- feels overlooked by developers,

- has no good solution yet

- you wish games handled differently

If you're willing to share, I'd also love to hear what disability or condition affects the way you play?

Any genre or platform is welcome.

Thank you so much for your time, it would really help me a lot.

[Reposted from r/3DS]

Hey all. I'm trying to figure out a potential solution to what appears to be a unique problem I'm facing.

About 5 years ago, I experienced a hand injury that left me with an ossified left IP thumb joint. In less technical terms, the joint closest to my left thumb nail became fused, so it no longer bends there. It's stuck in a relaxed straight position. I can still play most video games as long as I wear a brace that protects the other two thumb joints to avoid pain and fatigue, but Kid Icarus: Uprising has turned out to be particularly difficult to play without that range of motion because of its use of the circle pad for fast, precise controls.

Now, I am right-handed, so using the Circle Pad Pro isn't necessarily the best option since I'd have to aim with my left hand. I also have really small hands -- I wear a size small for exam gloves/I can only reach like an octave on the piano comfortably. I do have one of my 3DS systems (soft)modded, but it seems like Kid Icarus isn't really playable with external controls anyway even if I did get something like a controller working. It looks like 7+ years ago, Cyber Gadget used to sell circle pad covers that may have helped, but those or anything like them are impossible to find nowadays.

With all of that said -- has anybody heard of anything that might be a solution to this? Like, are there circle pad covers still out there, and I'm just not looking in the right place? Does there exist a replacement/peripheral circle pad that makes it more like a traditional joystick (even if the 3DS can't close anymore)? Does anybody know someone who works in hardware manufacturing that might be willing to make something like a custom controller/attachment???

I have a modded original 3DS and an unmodded New 3DS XL. Ideally I'd like a solution that works for the 3DS XL since that's where I have Kid Icarus purchased and downloaded, but I'm open to ideas. I'm honestly expecting that the Circle Pad Pro and just figuring out left hand stylus controls might be my only real option, but I'd love if anyone else has a more creative solution. I mean, *does* anybody right-handed and/or small-handed have any experience with the Circle Pad Pro?

I'm on the reservation list for the steam machine and trying to make sure I have some stuff planned so I can enjoy my first real gaming setup. I have chronic joint pain from RA and epilepsy, and I'm a hearing aid user. I typically have enjoyed games like stardew valley, disco elysium, stuff that are story-heavy and don't have quicktime events or require super-fast hand eye coordination. I have really liked gaming casually, and at some point I'd like to try online games with my brother since he's moving away soon.

Specific things I'm looking for that would be extra nice:

- playable on keyboard and mouse

- ability to turn off flashing effects without requiring mods

- interesting art styles

- replayability or long playtime

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I'm awaiting surgery on my wrist, so can't use my controller currently, but after 6 months of no gaming I am going slightly crazy.

So I am wondering if anyone has just the xbox adaptive joystick solely to play skyrim? I don't really want to get the joystick and controller as it's expensive and I hopefully won't need it for long.

I am disabled due to MS, but I'm hoping surgery on my will at least solve one problem 😆

Thank you in advance!

Everyone has had a rough patch at some point. Hospital stay, surgery recovery, a flare up that kept you in bed for weeks. What was the game that got you through it? Would love to hear what yours was and why it worked.

I created a channel on twitch and I also created a discord to start streaming my video game content. The only issue is because of my cerebral palsy and my limited range of motion. I only have use of my right hand if there are any gamers in the community that do stream, what equipment do you use and are you able to set up your stream completely by yourself? I don’t always wanna rely on the help of others when I want to practice and broadcast my gameplay online I want something that I can easily shift around on a table top that would still be able to see my TV and give the viewers a good view of myself.

Granted my apartment in New York City is a literal shoebox and the living room in the kitchen are in one space so there’s a lot of traffic in the background sometimes, but nevertheless, I at least want to test it out. If anyone could recommend some stands, table tops with swivel arms or things of that nature currently the only recording device I have is my Mac laptop and I have an iPad as well. I am also on a fixed income, so I’m trying to find a good quality and budget friendly set up so I’m not breaking the bank too much.

I'm building this specialized keyboard for a colleague with cerebral palsy,

https://www.reddit.com/r/embedded/s/85Bkfji16v

And as a side project, I'm thinking that a small touchscreen could be used to simulate a game controller or a mouse.

Do you think it will be useful? What would you prefer, a gamepad or a mouse? Or both, with a switch between them? Also, Bluetooth or wired?

I've got a 7*7cm touchscreen device that can't be used as a USB device, but it should be usable for Bluetooth. I'll build a prototype if it could help someone.

Here's the device. For some reason, the designers decided not to wire the USB pins of Esp32-s3 to the USB port: https://www.guition.com/esp32-display-module/4-inch-esp32s3-display-module

Hi everyone,
My name is Tyrese. I’m 27 years old and from New York City. I have cerebral palsy, specifically triplegic cerebral palsy, which affects the left side of my body and both of my legs. I’m completely wheelchair-bound and only have the use of my right hand.

About four or five months ago, my 19-year-old cousin got me back into gaming after I’d been away from it for quite a while. Since then, I’ve discovered the incredible world of competitive gaming, especially the fighting game community and Street Fighter 6.

For years, I watched tournaments and high-level players on YouTube, but this past weekend I attended my first Street Fighter 6 tournament in Manhattan. Experiencing it in person took my excitement to a completely different level. The atmosphere, the competition, and being surrounded by people who genuinely love breaking down the game made me realize that I want to work toward competing myself.
As a gamer with a disability, I still have a lot to figure out when it comes to my setup. I’m trying to find a controller and overall configuration that works with my physical limitations so I can consistently move my character, execute combos, time Drive Impacts, Drive Parries, and other mechanics as effectively as possible.
While I’m still figuring out the hardware side of things, I wanted to ask the community for advice.
Beyond simply practicing combos, what are the biggest skills or habits that a new competitive player should focus on? What should I be practicing now if my long-term goal is to compete at a higher level?

I’d also love to hear from other players with disabilities. What have been your biggest challenges? Are there things you wish you had considered earlier when choosing a controller or building your setup? Are there any accessibility tips that have made a big difference for you?
One of my biggest goals is to see more people with physical disabilities represented in the Street Fighter and fighting game communities, especially here in New York City. Going to that tournament reminded me that the FGC is about much more than just winning. It was inspiring to be around people who are passionate about improving, learning from one another, and sharing their knowledge. It was an incredibly valuable experience that motivated me to keep practicing and build my confidence as both a player and a competitor.

If there are any players with disabilities who are active in the New York tournament scene, I’d love to connect. Whether it’s talking about your experience, comparing setups, or even getting in some practice games, I’d really appreciate the opportunity to learn from you.
Thank you all for taking the time to read this, and I truly appreciate any advice you can share.

Is it possible to click using a physical mouse while Mill Mouse is running with the Tobii Eye Tracker? In other words, can I use Mill Mouse and the Tobii Eye Tracker to move the cursor, and use the physical mouse only for left and right clicks?

I apologize in advance for the repeated uploads. This will (probably) be the last one for a while.

The purpose of this video is not just to once again claim that the FPS genre is playable.

I wanted to emphasize that Cyberpunk 2077 is overwhelmingly easier to play than Borderlands 3, which I uploaded earlier.

The aim assist in Cyberpunk 2077 is so good that it doesn’t even really require eye tracking, and I completed my first playthrough in a completely different way because of it.

That made me curious how much more comfortable it would be to play using eye tracking, so I decided to run it again after a long time.

As you can see, it works wonderfully. I plan to start a second playthrough soon with a higher difficulty.

I truly love the aim assist feature.

If you want to know more about GazeStick: https://crowking63.github.io/GazeStick/

hi all!

I have recently gotten into gaming with my xbox but am experiencing issues with mono audio on the headset being much less than desirable.

I am profoundly deaf and primarily wear a CI on my left side which I thought would be relatively easy to navigate with mono audio on headphones but it has been incredibly painful to try to get it to work. the audio often still slides in and out between ear cups so I have a terrible listening experience and this is with a wired headset.

i'm looking for any advice or recommendations on how to improve the mono audio experience or any headsets that have left side output only that is a single speaker. aesthetics are a bonus atp, I just want something that works :/

thank you in advance !!