AbleGamers Foundation
Activities for People with Disabilities
179 E Burr Blvd, Ste Q, Kearneysville, WV, 25430
Distance: 29 Miles
Service Details
Description
Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to socialize and participate in activities
Additional Information
Improves the overall quality of life for those with disabilities through the power of video games
Staff work with the individual with disabilities to understand their needs and find the best solution to allow them to start playing. They provide custom gaming setups, including modified controllers and unique assistive technology products.
Offers a live Twitch video game streaming channel which helps support people with disabilities and connect players in the broader gaming community
Knowledge base articles offer gaming suggestions with assisted devices and for select physical disabilities.
Features
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Specialization
- Adults with disabilities
- Children and/or youth with disabilities
- Disabilities
Application Instructions
Use the Get Help page to get started. A form is available to contact the agency for additional help.
Area Served
Nationwide
Websites
Last Update
4/19/2023
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Other Services or resources
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LH-0600.1550Computer Access Aids Definition
Programs that pay for or provide hardware and software products that enable individuals with disabilities to access, interact with and use computers at home, at work or in school. Access aids include scanners partnered with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software which converts handwritten or printed text to an electronic document that can be read by a screen reader; Braille translation software combined with Braille printers for translating text to Braille cells; keyboards driven by a head pointer, mouth stick, Sip-and-Puff, Joystick or eye-gaze tracking systems; large monitors; text-to-speech software which allows users to hear what is written in print; speech recognition software to convert a use's spoken words to printed text; screen magnification software for zoom capabilities; and smart home technology software which controls the home environment (turning lights or the on/off or unlocking doors through a mobile device or voice command).
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PL-7000.3150-050Adapted Sports/Games Definition
Sports and games whose rules of play or playing formats have been changed to allow people with functional or cognitive disabilities to play.