Gaming: don’t be excluded

GAMING:

don’t be excluded

EVERYONE CAN; IS A GAMING AND TECHNOLOGY CHARITY. JULIAN IS THE GENERAL MANAGER HAS OVER 19 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SHARES WITH US, HOW ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY MAKES THE GAMING WORLD MORE ACCESSIBLE

As well as managing the everyday running of the charity, Julian also undertakes the assessments, where he matches assistive technology to disabled people’s needs. With his vast experience he truly sees the power and benefits that assistive technology can have on people’s lives.

Assistive technology can ensure disabled people are able to break down barriers and lead a more independent and enriched life. Take something as simple as talking, something most of us do every day and take for granted. For some disabled people this isn’t as simple and assistive technology like communication aids have the power to help them find their own voice and ultimately gain independence.

Technology is forever growing and becoming a part of all our lives - mobile phones, computers and laptops are things most of us depend on for the likes of work, online shopping, keeping in touch with loved ones, games etc. So, imagine if you were unable to use devices like these due to your disability. Assistive Technology enables disabled people to be able to use these devices. For individuals with dexterity issues, something like an assistive keyboard can allow them to type with much more ease. Then, with a range of alternative mouse’s such as trackballs and joysticks, using a mouse for a computer can be made achievable.