Help Shape the Future of Accessible Gaming – Your Input Matters! 🎮♿
Gaming should be for everyone, and OneSwitch is leading the way in making that a reality. Now, you have a chance to contribute! A student-led research study is exploring how Game Speed and Aim Assist features impact accessibility for disabled gamers. If you rely on these features, your experience could help shape more inclusive game designs.
Want to make a difference? Find out how you can participate below! ⬇️
Who are OneSwitch?
OneSwitch.org.uk is a dedicated platform for accessible gaming, offering adapted controllers, assistive technology, and insights into making gaming more inclusive for disabled people.
OneSwitch’s Commitment to Accessible Gaming
I have been following the work at OneSwitch for many years, they are dedicated to making gaming inclusive for all. The online resources include adapted controllers, one-switch games, and informative articles designed to assist disabled people in enjoying gaming, I recommend you visit the site.
At DH Shop regularly try to support initiatives that push accessibility forward, and today we’re amplifying an important research opportunity.
A Student-Led Research Study on Accessible Gaming
Oliver, an undergraduate student from Falmouth University, approached OneSwitch for help in reaching disabled gamers who rely on assistive features like Game Speed adjustments and Aim Assist. His study aims to understand how these features create a more personalised and accessible gaming experience.
Who Can Participate?
Oliver is looking for gamers who use Game Speed and/or Aim Assist features to make games playable. Participants will need:
- A Windows PC capable of running simple 3D games
- Up to 30 minutes of their time to take part
How to Get Involved
How You Can Contribute to Accessible Gaming Research
Your participation in this study may lead to advancements in game accessibility. By sharing your experiences with Game Speed and Aim Assist features, you help developers understand the needs of disabled gamers, leading to more inclusive game designs.
If you fit the criteria and want to support research that could improve gaming accessibility, you can contact Oliver at:
📧 ob276765@falmouth.ac.uk
💬 Discord: oliver (with an “o”)
The Importance of Game Speed and Aim Assist Features
Features such as Game Speed adjustments and Aim Assist are crucial for disabled gamers. They allow players to tailor the gaming experience to their abilities, making games more enjoyable and accessible. Oliver’s study focuses on how these features can be optimized to create a more personalized gaming experience.
Together with OneSwitch we fully support research like this and encourage anyone eligible to participate. Small studies like this help drive progress in accessible gaming, ensuring that future games work better for all players.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out or share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested!
Together, we can make gaming a more inclusive space for everyone
About the Author: Duncan Edwards
I’ve been passionate about accessible gaming for years, having seen first-hand how the right technology can open up worlds for disabled players. From testing adaptive controllers to supporting disabled entrepreneurs at Disability Horizons Shop, I’ve always championed innovation that makes gaming more inclusive. I’ve worked closely with people navigating assistive tech, disability hacks, and accessibility challenges, ensuring they have the tools to thrive. That’s why I’m excited to support OneSwitch and this research—because every player deserves a way to play. 🎮♿
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