AT for Gaming

Show and Tell

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Thank you for sharing your AT for gaming!

Gaming can mean so many different things to different people, from using a video game console to stay fit and active, virtual dungeon diving to stay connected to your friends, or mobile games to distract from pain and discomfort. As the types of gamers and games that people play are infinite, so too is the variety of assistive technology that assists us to engage in gaming.

 

To start our journey into gaming, we went on a quest through the iLA offices to locate folks who have an interest in gaming, and who had stories of their own to share. Let me introduce you to Luke and Zoe, to tell you about what gaming means for them.
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We then asked our community for their perspectives, which they so generously shared. Here are two of the examples, from Ian and Sam, of the AT they use, the games they play and how it helps them.

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AT Chatter Sam

"My card holder is super important for me playing Phase 10, Skipbo, Flux Zombie and Dr Who, and Munchkins.

I also like trivia, quiz and word games but don't need any particular AT for those."

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AT Chatter Ian

"I like to play Canfield Patience as an aid to neuro plasticity after my stroke. 

Some of the driving and pinball games are good for eye hand coordination and pain distraction.

I like Simon to help with memory and coordination."

Bridge online game


AT Chatter Bob

"If I get caught in an overwhelming panic attack, I play online Bridge. 🙂

It is the only thing I've found that can eventually draw my mind out of the panic and anxiety."

Sky: children of the light game


AT Chatter Liesel

"I play the beautiful Sky: Children of the Light which is non-competitive and has a culture of authentic connection, kindness and friendship around the world.

I’m trying to use some adaptive gaming gear: Xbox adaptive gaming with the Logitech add on buttons but it’s insufficient to play this incredible game." 

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AT Chat team member - Danika

"When I play computer games like Baldur's Gate 3, I like to use my noise cancelling headphones to focus and catch all the atmospheric sounds so I can immerse myself in the game and get a little escape. I also prefer to read the captions for dialogue in the games rather than listen to all the speaking parts."

 

A few pages of the AT Chat gaming wish list resource is spread across a red background with parts of a Christmas tree and presents showing in the background

 

For more info about AT and accessible games, check out our Gaming Christmas Wish List, and bring festive joy to the gamers in your life.