Beating physical disability to enjoy video games

We put fun and inclusion back into the lives of people with physical disabilities by helping them to play video games.

By using technology ranging from modified joypads to eye-control, we're finding a way for people to play to the very best of their abilities.

But we're not just doing it for fun. By levelling the playing field, we're bringing families and friends together and having a profoundly positive impact on therapy, confidence and rehabilitation.

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British 10k 2016

British 10k 2016

This popular run on 10 July 2016 follows a fantastic route through London - a great experience for beginners and professional runners alike.

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Ultra Challenge Series

Ultra Challenge Series

Join thousands of others on The Ultra Challenge Series: Five fully supported endurance events which you ca..

Oxford Gospel Choir

Oxford Gospel Choir

Oxford Gospel Choir is excited to be performing at St Mary’s in Witney and SJE Oxford in support of ..

British 10k 2016

British 10k 2016

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One Special Day

One Special Day

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Projects

Stargaze

You wake up after an accident. You can’t move and you can’t speak. That’s when the loan and support of eye-controlled technology through our StarGaze project can provide help as quickly as possible.

It’s technology that can initially provide emergency communication, but can also lead to independence in education, work and leisure.

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Research & development

If you have problems moving your fingers, the 25 controls on a standard video games joypad can literally be out of reach.

From controller modifications to voice controls and switch interfaces, all our customised gaming setups are designed to suit the very specific individual needs of each person we help.

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Thank yous

06-Jun-2016

Huge thanks to everyone who donated at the the Sidemen v YouTube Allstars match!

06-Jun-2016

Twin Towners - you know who you are - legends all!!!

30-Dec-2015

Thanks to everyone who defeated slugs in the Best Fiends fundraiser!

22-Dec-2015

Frontier Developments, Kate Russell, and EVERYONE who was part of the amazing Elite Dangerous marathon - THANK YOU!!!

22-Dec-2015

Top work by @KSIOlajidebt @Calfreezy and @F2Freestylers in the RaceAgainstSlime2

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