{"id":11843,"date":"2024-04-17T14:15:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T19:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/?p=11843"},"modified":"2024-04-17T14:15:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T19:15:13","slug":"ablegamers-impact-oliver-w","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ablegamers.org\/ablegamers-impact-oliver-w\/","title":{"rendered":"AbleGamers Impact, Oliver W"},"content":{"rendered":"

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#AbleGamersImpact<\/p>\n

Oliver<\/h1>\n

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Oliver loved playing games on Xbox and computer to help with his anxiety and depression, and as a creative outlet. However, he lacked adaptive equipment, which posed a significant accessibility barrier. \u00a0At AbleGamers, we recognize and advocate for the importance of gaming as a life-enriching activity. For many individuals with disabilities, traditional video game controllers and setups can be challenging, if not impossible, to use.<\/p>\n

Wanting to play games with his family and friends, Oliver sought assistance through a Powered by AbleGamers partner site, Ability KC.<\/a>\u00a0 AbleGamers Peer Counseling and Ability KC occupational therapist, working together, tailored a solution for Oliver’s needs. AbleGamers provided essential equipment such as a sip and puff switch, Xbox Adaptive controller, and jellybean switches to create a custom gaming setup.<\/p>\n

Now equipped, Oliver enjoys gaming sessions with his twin brother and sister who live out of town, and friends, even those who live far away. He’s excited to play sports games, Sims, and Cart Racer. Gaming brings him great joy, and he loves being able to connect and communicate with family and friends.<\/p>\n

If you would like to learn more about adaptive gaming equipment, check out our article Adaptive Gaming Equipment: What You Need to Know<\/a>.
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Your support makes our life-changing work possible.<\/span><\/h2>\n

AbleGamers Peer Counselors work one-on-one with each and every person. This is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but a tailored experience to enable joy in someone’s life. Donate today to help us continue enabling play for people with disabilities.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Make a Donation<\/a><\/p>\n

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