The Ablegamers Foundation Inc

User research program & professional development: the user research program works to investigate, document, and share the current options for players in games and document where barriers still exist so that the future of gaming can be one where everyone finds a game that they love. The pillar consists of over 800 players with disabilities who provide a data-driven user approach for gaming studios and players with disabilities directly participated in developing video games through the user research program.professional development pillar educates game developers through its accessible player experience class. Through this program, developers learn how to spot accessibility barriers and implement accessible experiences for players with disabilities. The program trained game developers to find and solve accessibility barriers in their games.

Community and inclusion: the community & inclusion team connects players with disabilities to communities. Our get together gaming sessions connected players with disabilities during in-person events either at arcades or gaming conventions. As the community & inclusion team advanced the program, they directly supported trained medical professionals with information and gaming experiences so that they could energize and excite players about accessible gaming at their local facilities. By working with local communities, the gaming community, and our medical partners, ablegamers provided unique experiences for camaraderie and lifelong friendships.

Research and professional development programs.