Adaptive Gaming Resources

Welcome! Here you will find links to various resources related to adaptive gaming from educational pages to popular retailers.

Xbox Accessibility Overview : Homepage to Xbox's adaptive hardware and software.

Xbox XAC Getting Started : This page provides an overview of Xbox's adaptive controller basics.  It includes information regarding needed components, controller assist guides, and controller troubleshooting.

PlayStation Accessibility Overview : Homepage to PlayStations adaptive hardware and software.

Nintendo Accessibility : Homepage to Nintendo's adaptive software.

Craig Hospital : Homepage to Craig Hospital's adaptive gaming page, which provides an overview of various adaptive gaming equipment and additional resources related to adaptive gaming.

CanIPlayThat : Can I play that is a resource that offers reviews of a wide range of games.  This resource hosts information on accessibility that in game specific.  You'll find informational write ups and reviews that discuss the level of in-game accessibility options available within a wide range of games.

Gaming Readapted : Gaming Re-adapted is contains comprehensive education for adapted gaming.  The information of the webpage covers choosing a controller, choosing accessible games, game adaptability assessments, adaptive controllers and adaptive hardware, and more.

The Controller Project : A project made of volunteers who's focus is creating 3D printed modifications that make standard controllers more accessible.  The 3D printer files are public for download and includes education and tutorials on each available modification.

Game Accessibility Nexus : This webpage hosts reviews regarding the accessibility of selected games.  Additionally, this page offers a number of guides that educate on adaptive gaming hardware and software in aim to help individuals make well informed decisions before purchasing a game.

Makers Making Change : This organization is comprised of volunteers who are dedicated to fulfilling request for adaptive equipment.  Here you can request various equipment such as a specific button with a potential that a volunteer makes it for you.  This organization also hosts a wide variety of 3d printing files and wiring schematics for a wide range of buttons and joysticks, available for public use.

Logitech Adaptive Gaming Kit : Logitech is one of the few companies to offer adaptive gaming switches.  They currently offer an adaptive gaming kit for Xbox and Playstation, both kits comprised of various sized buttons.

Enabling Devices : This organization offers purchase of various adaptive switches and mounting solutions.

Evil Controllers : Evil controllers is a company that modifies standard controllers with multiple modifications options to create a more accessible controller.  

Seven Mile Mountain : Seven Mile Mountain is a seller on Etsy that creates a wide variety of unique custom 3D printed switches and joysticks.   

GlassOuse Assistive Device : This company creates uniquely designed and innovative adaptive equipment for controlling a wide variety of devices, including various switches for adaptive gaming.

Special Needs Computers : This company custom makes a wide variety of unique adaptive devices and accessories for a number of disabilities.  Though adaptive gaming is not their focus, there are many unique compatible switches available.

AbleGamers : AbleGamers is a nonprofit public charity that's dedicated to bringing adaptive gaming opportunities.  Additionally, AbleGamers offers peer counseling to assist others in understanding and finding the adaptive equipment needed to start gaming.

Warfighter Engaged : Warfighter Engaged is a nonprofit organization that supports and creates adaptive gaming opportunities to veterans with disabilities.  This organization hosts adaptive gaming clinics & workshops and consultation and support. 

Everyone Can : Everyone can is a charity, based in the UK, dedicated to bringing adaptive gaming to individuals with disabilities.  They offer assessments to help individuals find and understand the adaptive equipment they need and host adaptive gaming sessions and workshops.

Stack UP : Stack UP is an organization dedicated to assisting veterans that are interested in adaptive gaming.  This organization offers programs that help supply veterans with the equipment they need to start adaptive gaming and host a wide variety of adaptive gaming events.

All Access Life : This YouTube channel features an individual named Brad with nonverbal spastic Cerebral Palsy and his aide, brad.  Together they've created a channel that advocates for individuals with disabilities, with many of their videos demonstrating the use of adaptive gaming equipment.  Additionally, the two have a website that features a blog focused on adaptive equipment, advocacy, adaptive products, and more!

Mo Better Foundation : This foundation is based in Missouri, funded by corporate and individual donations, and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.  The MO Better Foundation is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for Missourians with physical disabilities through providing funding to assist in purchasing items that aid in daily living.  MO Better Foundation current initiatives and program include: adaptive gaming, inclusive recreation, Ramp Up, 3D printing solutions, smart homes, TechMO fest, and assistive technologies. 

Did we miss one? Email us website suggestions to umhsshpatatlab@health.missouri.edu!