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  • There aren't enough game controllers for people with disabilities

    From TechnologyDaily@1337:1/100 to All on Thu Jun 16 23:15:04 2022
    There aren't enough game controllers for people with disabilities but we can help

    Date:
    Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:58:31 +0000

    Description:
    The Controller Project charity is calling for volunteers to 3D print and donate game controller accessibilty mods for gamers with disabilities.

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    Though video game companies such as Microsoft have been making strides in developing accessible gaming controllers like the Xbox Adaptive Controller , theres plenty of work to be done to ensure that they are available to all who need them.

    Enter the The Controller Project , a UK-based organization thats dedicated to 3D printing controller modifications for gamers with physical disabilities. Back in March, founder Caleb Kraft put out a call on Twitter for volunteers with a 3D printer to print out any mods on the site and ship them out to gamers in need.

    When you sign up to volunteer , youll receive a request from someone requesting a specific mod from the site who doesnt have the means to print it themselves. And if you cant print out yourself, you can always donate either money or old controllers to mod. Analysis: Gaming accessibility is an ongoing issue

    Organizations like The Controller Project and The AbleGamers Charity demonstrate the need for more avenues of accessibility in the gaming
    industry.

    While Microsoft and Logitech have made laudable strides with accessible game controllers and game developers have been working to include accessibility options in their games, many other companies havent done nearly enough or
    even anything at all.

    People with disabilities deserve to be able to play their favorite games, and hopefully with projects like The Controller Project's volunteer program, Microsofts initiatives , and other options made available, well see more innovation and investment in this space.



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    Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/there-arent-enough-game-controllers-for-people- with-disabilities-but-we-can-help/


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