Hey guys it’s Caleb again I have cerebral palsy and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in being friends

I love a lot of games movies comics and so much more a lot of people have been rude and mean to me but hey maybe it’s me

But if anyone is interested we can chat in the comments or dms and chat thanks for reading

I had a stroke that paralyzed my left side. Gaming one-handed was one of the hardest parts of recovery — I figured it out on my own, but nobody should have to.
I’m building a website that recommends game settings and controllers based on your disability, and matches you with other players who game the same way. Before I build anything, I want to hear from people who’ve lived this.
What do you use? What still frustrates you? Any one-handed gamers willing to talk?

Hi

I have an incomplete spinal cord injury (Brown-Séquard syndrome), which has affected my hand strength, dexterity and muscle control, particularly on my left side. This can make holding and operating a standard Xbox controller difficult.

I've been experimenting with my own controller setup, making adaptations to improve comfort, grip and accessibility.

Is there anyone here that can help me take this from proof of concept to a final product?

The goal is a controller that doesn't require my fingers to wrap around the grips but can be laid flat comfortably.

I was attacked by a dog and can no longer use right arm. I have strategy games i can play with just my mouse, but i'm looking for something fast paced i can play with one hand. Keyboard isn't an issue, but i can only use 3 fingers rn. Would prefer like a bullet hell or platformer w/ simple controls but i'm open to any ideas.

Hey guys, I'm Tim. I just uploaded my very first YouTube video and wanted to share the story behind it.

I’m currently recovering from a basilar skull fracture, and going trough that proces really opened my eyes to how loud, fast-paced, and overwhelming standard gaming content can be when your brain just can't handle the noise. It made me realize there’s not that many people that aim for low-stimulus, accessible videos for when you just need a break, or want some peace.

So, I decided to create the kind of quiet space I was looking for myself and started The Mellow Architect.

I’m kicking things off with the newly released Planet Zoo 2. The goal is simple: beating the entire Career Mode on Gold, but with absolutely zero stress. Just chill background music, taking our time designing habitats, and learning some fun animal facts along the way.

Eventually I'll be diving into other simulation games too, and the plan for Planet Zoo is to start a community Franchise where you guys get to vote on the animals and habitats we build next.

Hopefully this finds some people that are in the same space of mind!

I had a stroke that paralyzed my left side. Gaming one-handed was one of the hardest parts of recovery — I figured it out on my own, but nobody should have to.
I’m building a website that recommends game settings and controllers based on your disability, and matches you with other players who game the same way. Before I build anything, I want to hear from people who’ve lived this.
What do you use? What still frustrates you? Any one-handed gamers willing to talk?

I'm a disabled gamer, and I really want to play Marvel's Wolverine.

The problem is that I physically cannot hold or use a standard controller. I can use a mouse and keyboard, so that's how I play my games on PC.

I've already emailed Insomniac's accessibility team and posted a request on their Facebook page.

I appreciate the accessibility options in Wolverine, but controller remapping doesn't solve the issue for someone who cannot physically use a controller at all.

I'd love to see native mouse-and-keyboard support, or another officially supported input option that lets players like me enjoy the game.

I'm sharing this here to raise awareness and hear from other gamers. Has anyone found an accessible way to play, or received any news about alternative input support?

I'd really appreciate your thoughts. 💙

Hello everyone! We are students at the University of Amsterdam designing an accessible multiplayer sports game prototype called Velex. We are researching how gamers with disabilities interact with games, what accessibility features they use or wish existed, and how accessible they find competitive gaming and esports. We would really appreciate some outside input through this survey!

The survey takes approximately 5–8 minutes. Responses are anonymous and will be used only for our university project. You may skip any optional question or stop at any time.

Exciting driving sim / esports conference going ahead this 28th of November at Oxford University in the UK: https://www.quatermassmotorsport.co.uk/drive

I'll be exhibiting some wierd and wonderful stuff too via OneSwitch with alternative accessible controls.

Today was a good day.

Who wants to learn how to make your own games on here? Still learning but I can try.

I had a stroke that paralyzed my left side. Gaming one-handed was one of the hardest parts of recovery — I figured it out on my own, but nobody should have to.
I’m building a website that recommends game settings and controllers based on your disability, and matches you with other players who game the same way. Before I build anything, I want to hear from people who’ve lived this.
What do you use? What still frustrates you? Any one-handed gamers willing to talk?

hey y'all! we're making a very queer, very disabled little game called The Things Left Behind.

we've been partnering with disability organizations to bring disabled people into game development, including folks who might never have had the opportunity to make a game before.

we're teaching people how to make games, work with Unity, create art, write stories, and build weird little interactive experiences. but we're also trying to make the actual development process something that works for disabled people.

that means creating a safe, accommodating space where people can learn at their own pace, ask for what they need, experiment, and contribute without being expected to work like they're in some crunch-fueled AAA studio.

and importantly, our collaborators aren't just there to tell us about their disabilities so we can turn them into game mechanics. they're actually helping make the game. their ideas, art, stories, and experiences shape what we're building.

the game itself is a collection of short, personal stories about queer and disabled life. sensory overload, executive dysfunction, friendship, love, intimacy, and all the weird little moments that stick with us.

no combat. no scores. no fail states. no inspirational disability narratives about overcoming everything.

just disabled and queer people getting to tell our own stories.

the game will be completely free, and we're working toward getting it into people's hands.

we finally have a Steam page, and wishlists would genuinely help us keep building interest in the project:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4450900/The_Things_Left_Behind/

but beyond that, I'd genuinely love to hear from other disabled gamers about what makes a creative or development space actually accessible to you. we're trying to build something where accessibility isn't an afterthought, both in the game and in the way we make it.

I recently, during a Steam Sale, bought the whole package, under recommendation. I even asked how they are for someone who struggles, and they told me they're easy for everybody and very accessible.

Imagine my surprise today, as I finally installed Detroit: Become Human, and found out that not only it has a great total of 0 accessibility settngs, crazy in this day and age, but you're greeted right off the bat with: a flashing menu, nausea-inducing movement, and apparently difficult controls. I also then found an article that said it's a really bad game for accessibility and even the QTA are very hard and failing them greatly influences the story. So yeah, giving up. Why are companies like this?

Anyhow, I wanted to ask if the other two games from them are also the same, since I couldn't find much about them, Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls.
I'm willing to take the loss of having thrown away money, sadly, as it often happens, but this time I'd like to find out without the need to install and go through a sickness-inducing show first.

I had a stroke that paralyzed my left side. Gaming one-handed was one of the hardest parts of recovery — I figured it out on my own, but nobody should have to.
I’m building a website that recommends game settings and controllers based on your disability, and matches you with other players who game the same way. Before I build anything, I want to hear from people who’ve lived this.
What do you use? What still frustrates you? Any one-handed gamers willing to talk?

I'm looking at buying a one handed controller and would appreciate some advice on which device would work best.

Due to a medical condition affecting my left arm/hand, I can only really game using my right hand. I'd like to get back into playing FPS games and other titles that normally require two hands.

Ideally, I'm looking for something that works on both Xbox and PC, rather than having to buy separate devices.

I already own an Xbox Adaptive Controller with joysticks, so I'm wondering if there's anything that will work will for me.

Two I see recommended regularly are the Byowave Proteus and Azeron Cryo.

I would also be interested in knowing if the Xbox Adaptive Controller would work as a XIM for the Azeron or other devices.

I'm happy to spend a bit more on the right setup, but I want to make sure it'll work on both platforms before buying anything.

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's tried something similar. Thanks.

Hi everyone!

I'm a Game Design student from Italy, currently working on my bachelor's thesis about accessibility in video games.

As part of my thesis, I'm developing a Unity accessibility toolkit aimed at helping indie developers create more inclusive gaming experiences.

I've created a short survey to better understand the challenges people with motor disabilities face when playing video games, particularly regarding controls, movement, and interactions.

Your experiences and feedback would really help me understand real accessibility needs and guide the development of this project.

Survey: https://forms.gle/WHjHsD9mZxjxjh3N6

Thank you so much for your time and support! ❤️

Hi all, several years ago my husband had a stroke that left him without feeling in his right hand. In addition to that he has EssentialTremors. He was ready to give up the hopes of ever gaming again but thankfully he has overcome a lot of that discouragement. He can use his right hand for some things but he has to look at his hand to know what he is doing with it so he uses a reading pillow on his lap to rest his arms on and keep the controller closer to view of the TV screen so he doesn't have to look too far away to see his hands while playing.

My hope is to find some help modifying his controller or fabricating a mount that would attach to his lap cushion and stabilize the controller position to ease the burden for his left hand. I know this is a big ask and I thank you for taking the time to read my request. I have video that may help to highlight his challenges if needed.

Many blessings to you all.

Wife 🥰

I'm a university student working on a project about hands-free game controls —

the idea is a headset that picks up brain signals from the scalp, so someone who

can't use their hands could move a character by imagining the movement.

I know this community has heard big promises about "mind control" before, and

most of them never shipped anything real. That's exactly why I'm asking first

instead of designing first. I'd rather hear "this is the wrong problem" or

"X already does it better" than guess from my desk.

The survey is anonymous and takes about 3 minutes. It asks what you play with

now, what the biggest problem with it is, and what you'd consider paying for

something better. It branches, so you only see the questions that apply to you.

There are no questions about your diagnosis. It's a standard Google Form —

plain text, works with keyboard and screen readers.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6lDqOkZE3fqOJAQxVKowAAhpRO_4XmpijmBdnarPGbyeSGg/viewform

If you'd rather not fill in a form, a comment about what your current setup

gets wrong is just as useful to me. I'll read everything and I'll post the

results here when I'm done.

Thank you for your time.

Hi!

My girlfriend recently learned she has a rare hand condition. In short, she has an anomalous extra muscle in each of her hands – around where her index finger and thumb connect in her palm – that gets more painful with overuse and causes her hand to cramp and lock up. The issue is much more prominent in her right hand. Gripping is what really stresses it out. The muscles have always been there but have recently further developed and started causing these problems. She’s been frustrated that she can no longer play fast-paced games she likes at the level she is used to because of the pain and cramping she experiences, and she has to take frequent breaks to alleviate the pain when she does play. Even for slower paced games, the dexterity required for some inputs and movements is painful to do now. A lot of the games she plays require camera movement and actions at the same time or moving the character and doing an action at the same time (i.e. roguelikes, Splatoon, modern Zelda), inputs that have become increasingly difficult. One specific thing she said is that using the R/ZR triggers a lot causes pain because pushing down with her index and middle finger like that engages and irritates the muscle.

I’ve thought of, researched, and run a couple of things by her. I thought about compression gloves, but I wonder if they would be counterintuitive because the muscle is already causing overcrowding so I worry holding it together would just make it worse. We talked about button remapping to try to find a way to make movements easier and require less gripping, but she doesn’t feel this would work for her or that she’d be able to adjust. And I have been going through controller options (she currently plays with a NS Pro Controller on the NS Systems). Most I’ve looked at don't seem like they’d work for her condition and/or the games she plays (i.e. single joycon, 8BitDo Controllers, Box controllers). And more adaptive options don't seem like the right fit for her and just feel too far away from her comfortability with a standard controller (i.e., HORI Flex, XBOX Adaptive Controller).

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do or how to help with relieving the pain? I’m not sure there is a true solution because it is an anatomical issue, not something like swelling or inflammation, but any ideas would be great! Anything new or anything we may have missed such as controller options. Also maybe game recommendations that would let her play more relaxed? We’re currently playing Stardew and that hasn’t been stressing it out almost at all.

Thank you!