Organization Identity | Introduction

The AbleGamers Foundation serves anyone in need through direct person-to-person services, assistive technology grants, community support, and access to data. We help people afford expensive technology, which allows them the ability  to participate in  gaming experiences that  improve their overall quality of life. Additionally, , we provide the largest database of mainstream videogame titles, complete with reviews focused exclusively on the accessibility of a given title,. Finally, we raise awareness by showing veterans returning from war that video gaming can allow then reconnect with friends, and improve their overall quality of life.

Organization History

Since 2004, the AbleGamers Foundation has served more than 56 million members of the disabled community by advocating greater access to digital media.. Today, the AbleGamers Foundation is a leader in the development of equipment, programs and services to those living with disabilities, hardships, and quality-of-life issues that are a result of chronic illness or trauma. It is our goal that all people, regardless of their disability, can use gaming as a tool for an enriched social experiences with friends, family, and the world at large.  The AbleGamers Foundation serves all people with disabilities and their caregivers, regardless of race, age, gender, sexual-orientation, nationality or religion.

Twitter - @ablegamers
FaceBook - AbleGamers Page
Flicker - AbleGamers Photo

Press

• Abilitycraft - Of Disabilities and Gaming
• In The Fringes - In game communication
• MSNBC - For disabled, video games can be a lifesaver - On the Level
• MSN Tech & Gadget - Health Meter: Bringing Gaming to the Disabled
• The Escapist - Able - Bodied Gamer
• PC World - Customized Xbox 360 Controller Brings Gaming to the Disabled
• GamePro - Charity creates Xbox 360 controller out duct tape, Velcro and a bag of rice
• GamePro - Making a Disability-Friendly Industry, Feature Story from GamePro
• Gizmodo - Bag of Rice and Duct Tape Modify Xbox 360 Controller For Disabled Use
• Examiner - Kinect-ing With Disabled Gamers
• City of New York - NYC.gov
• CNN - Video - Edge of Discovery
• NPR Radio - On The Media
• Eurogamer - Willing and Able? Article
• Xbox 360 Magazine (Print) Sep 2008
• Society for Technical Communication (Jan 2011) - Alternatives to Univ Design in Video Games (print)
• Turn 10 Studio Blog - Forza Motorsport 3 – Week in Review (1/28)
• BioWare - A minor question about dragon age 2 (Dragon Age II - Dragon Age II General Discussion)
• Piki Geek - Disability and Gaming Part 1: Accessibility
• GameSpot - PAX East 2011 - Gamers Doing Good Panel
• Boston Globe (print)
• Joystiq - Adroit" controller line to make games more accessible

Questions and Answers

Upcoming Events

Aug 27, 2011 - PAX Prime - Gamers Doing Good - How Video Games Change Peoples Lives

Sep 24, 2011 - Game Accessibility Arcade, World Congress on Disabilities

Contact Information

Correspondents Address
The AbleGamers Foundation
P.O. Box 508
Charles Town WV 25414

Package Address
The AbleGamers Foundation
% Mark Barlet
9 Wren Lane
Harpers Ferry WV 25425

President
Mark C. Barlet
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703-891-9017 ext102

Vice President
Dr. Ben Herz
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Editor-in-Chief of AbleGamers.com
Community Outreach Chair
Steve Spohn
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