Just use this website https://www.jfedor.org/ps-access/ and then there is no need to use a PlayStation 5. The controller can be fully configured on the computer.

1. Connect controller to computer via USB
2. Reconfigure Controller: https://www.jfedor.org/ps-access/ and enable all buttons!

Windows internal Tool to check Controller Configuration by entering joy.cpl in windows search bar
Website to Check Controller Configuration: https://joypad.ai/
Tool to remap buttons after succesful configuration with https://joytokey.net/en/overview
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiRcNg0N1tc&t=201s

Thanks a lot to the creator of that website and the youtube video Jacek Fedoryński!

Hello I'm a PC gamer, I was born with cerebral palsy that effect all 4 limbs but mainly my left side. When I'm gaming my main limitations are small accurate movements with the mouse and being able to swap between the wasd buttons quickly. I have previously tried conventional controllers when I have owned consoles but I found the small movements uncomfortable and it difficult to quickly switch between the arrows and joysticks.

I am looking at getting a XAC and would like recommendations/advice on what accessories may work best for me, I'm looking for large joysticks that I need my whole hand to move, ideally with a little but of resistance so they are more stable if I have a tremor during play, if possible have triggers on the joy stick otherwise large buttons I can use as a trigger. Having extra buttons for my feet may work well as I'll be able to react quicker.

I mainly want the controller to play minecraft, stardew, world of tanks and Hogwarts legacy but if it works I want to branch out to other open world/first person games

I literally just talked to my professor about this, so it's in the early stages, but she liked the idea of creating a website for disabled gamers. And I don't just mean reviews, because that's a given. But things like:

1. Disabled gamer wishlist

2. Profiles of gamers with disabilities (and not just the tokenizing, look what this person can do!)

3. Facilitate direct conversations between gamers and developers/publishers

4. (Obviously) contract disabled writers and editors

And, of course, the site itself would have to be accessible. I liked the idea someone mentioned of having a way to translate everything into plain text. Things like that.

Just wanted to share. Feel free to add suggestions, comments, etc.

December e-sports event in Taiwan, open internationally: https://switchgaming.blogspot.com/2024/11/inclusive-e-sport-taiwan-8th-dec-2024.html

OOPS are co-running this, who have a long history of some brilliant gaming accessibility and e-sports work. Definitely worth a look.

https://preview.redd.it/4b4ck7ocwhzd1.jpg?width=707&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a91ae3667c0669b5ef761ba4c9023129f1b55228

Just a thought, does anybody have any links or suggestions they have found to work for playing games when missing an index finger?

Context; My partner was born with a condition that meant her left hand didn't fully develop. She is missing an index finger, and her 3rd and 4th fingers are small, so playing consoles has never really been a thing she can do unless buttons get remapped. She always says "I prefer to watch people play" but I think part of it is because she never really could play herself.

I'm not looking for remapping, or setting up a keyboard etc, I'm interested in any add-ons or customisations etc that are available:)

Useful info; her index finger is missing but she does have the knuckle it would be attached to, if this helps in answering.

Thank you 😊

Hello

I am trying to use gameface on Windows 11. I am able to use my cheeks and my eyebrows to left click and right click etc. However, I cannot figure out how to move the mouse from point a to point b… What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

Hello, I was wondering if I could get recommendations for a hands free setup for either playstation or xbox. I was looking at the xbox adapter controller but got lost when looking at the various options. I was also looking at facial recognition gaming like playability but that's only for PC. FWIW I can still bump things lightly with my arms but would like to avoid this if possible.

Would it make sense to consider:

• foot pedal - use this for movement? Press adaptive buttons with arm?
• bite switch
• arm joystick?
• Other things I can consider?

Thanks for your help.

What's up y'all, new to the sub. I have PTSD & Panic Disorder... I can't work... So I game to make a long story short.

Anyone interested in Linkin up? Just looking for people to chill with during the week essentially... Start a Discord Voice Server...

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I have a footpad that can only simulate keyboard and mouse inputs, but there are games that don’t allow simultaneous inputs from different devices or the UI bugs out. Is there anyway to make a keyboard key read as a controller button so that I can bind that key to the footpad and play games with my controller and footpad at the same time? I’ve been looking online for a while and the only conversations I can find are about binding keyboard inputs to controller buttons, which is the opposite of what I want to do.

Hi, I am a Masters student at the University of Wolverhampton looking to interview UK based parents of people aged 13-25 with a spinal cord injury. The study is considering parental perceptions of the impact of online video games on the wellbeing of young people with spinal cord injury. The research has been approved by Wolverhampton University ethics committee and all information shared will be anonymised so that participants cannot be identified. Please email E.J.Armstrong@wlv.ac.uk for more information or to take part

Picture is a call to research flyer

For context, I was on r/audiogames last night, looking for some new or different games to play.

I found this shooter called, City of Devision, and I like it, but there's one problem.

Jaws can do everything correctly, but when I get in game, the arrow keys stop working.

I was wondering if anyone had a fix for this because, looking online, Nothing shows up about fixing jaws in games.

Thanks for reading, and Hope someone can help.

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a project to enable hands-free gaming and computer control using facial gestures only—specifically focusing on cheek movements rather than head movement. Due to my physical condition, I have a very limited range of motion and am unable to move most of my body. My goal is to map facial gestures, like cheek puffs or eyebrow raises to keyboard inputs for games or applications.

I already have a Tobii PCEye Plus which I use as a mouse, I just need something for keyboard inputs.

I’ve been trying to get this setup working with the help of ChatGPT, but so far, it’s been a challenge. Here’s a summary of what I’ve tried and the difficulties I’m running into:

What I’ve Tried

1. Multiple Tracking Software Tools: Initially, I used a combination of AITrack, OpenTrack, FaceTrackNoIR, and JoyToKey to convert facial gestures to joystick or keyboard inputs. This setup included: AITrack to detect facial movements, OpenTrack to translate these movements into virtual joystick inputs, and JoyToKey to map joystick inputs to keyboard keys. Unfortunately, this setup was overly complicated and inconsistent, especially since most of these tools primarily recognize head orientation, not smaller facial expressions.
2. Kinesic Mouse Live: I also tried Kinesic Mouse Live, which offers great facial gesture recognition. However, it required using an iPhone as a camera, which isn’t viable for me because I can’t simultaneously use my phone and other accessible devices due to limited arm movement.
3. Project Gameface: I’m now focusing on Project Gameface, an open-source tool from Google for hands-free control. It seems like a good fit, as I might be able to customize it for specific facial gestures. Ideally, I’d like to modify it to detect cheek movements and map them directly to keyboard or mouse actions.

What I Need Help With

1. Adding Custom Facial Gestures: I’d love to add custom presets in Project Gameface to recognize cheek puffs / other facial movements and map these directly to keybinds or other actions.
2. Plugins or Add-ons for Gameface: If there are plugins or third-party tools compatible with Project Gameface to help improve or expand its facial tracking abilities, I’d appreciate any recommendations.
3. Guidance on Modifying Gameface’s Code: If anyone has experience working with Project Gameface’s source code, I’d be grateful for any guidance on how to adjust its facial recognition to focus on specific parts of the face. Alternatively, if there’s another approach I haven’t tried that could achieve the same result, please let me know!

I’m open to any suggestions, and any advice or insights would be hugely helpful in making hands-free control more accessible. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer!

Hi there! I am looking for testers and feedback for my tremor-reducing mouse adapter. It's a small device that sits between your mouse and computer, filtering hand tremors for smoother cursor control.

It is still in prototyping stage, but I am close to finishing. Feel free to DM if you are interested in participating in the development.

Hello all! First off, thank you for reading this post. I'm extremely appreciative to any and all help, suggestions and constructive criticism provided. My health issues hinder my quality of life but not nearly as much as others and I want to help. 🙏🏻 Let's jump in.

TL:DR - Looking for what you would like to see in a store (online only.. for now) to assist with game play (board games, card games, video games, ALL Games).

BACKGROUND: I've created a business (Nothing past the legal forming yet though) to make gaming accessible. All gaming. Not just one type but anything and everything. I've always wanted to own a game shop. Somewhere I can help families come together, people of all ages discover something new, and a safe place to just have a good time. I know in today's day and age, brick and mortar alone is tough to keep afloat so I absolutely want to be online and already have a few people in place to help with that part. We will be selling board games, TCGs, etc. We're also going to be looking for board/card game creators to sponsor / help test / spotlight and help them get their ideas noticed, play tested, and picked up. We want to do our best to help everyone find their dreams, and make just enough to live comfortably. Portions of accessibility item proceeds will be going back into quarterly charities or funding of more helpful accessibility products. The same goes for the LGBTQIA items we'd be spotlighting.

HELP NEEDED: I've been trying to find what would be helpful to provide in assisting those who need a bit more help with gaming. What would you like to see from an online retailer to help your gaming experience? How can I make this idea work best for those who need it and often get overlooked?

MY THOUGHTS: *A kit for you to create a custom assistance device? (I've noticed various mentions of velcro, finger sleeves, clay, etc.) *Premade items from certain stores/shops that may help with movement, stability, etc.? (I don't have a huge list of these but I'd be grateful for any and all suggestions with websites if possible)

(If you read this whole thing... I love you, you're seen, you're valued and nothing short of amazing ❤️)

Hello r/disabledgamers! 

We are a team of researchers from the University of Sydney conducting a research study about how social VR can be more inclusive for people with disability.  

We want to interview people with disability (aged 18 or older) who:   

1. have previously used any social VR application (e.g., VRChat, Horizon Worlds, RecRoom), or   

2. are familiar with, but have not used social VR.  

Participants will be asked about their experiences with, barriers to, and expectations for social VR.  

Participants will be reimbursed for their time.  

If you are interested in being interviewed, you can DM me here or comment below! 

This study has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of The University of Sydney (2023/HE000352).  

Hi, a while ago I asked the Google Gemini LLM for a list. I'm presenting on Adaptive Gaming at a Conference next week and this is one of the topic areas I'd like to make mention of. Any thoughts on the accuracy and wording would be very welcome. I'm referencing this group as a source of wisdom and lived experience for people to come to. I think most of this is pinched from AbleGamers. Sorry for the big slab of text incoming.

"Here are some essential worker competencies for those supporting people with disabilities to play computer games at a high standard:

General Skills:

Empathy and Respect: Understanding and treating everyone with respect, regardless of their disability, is crucial. Building rapport and trust are essential for creating a comfortable and supportive environment.Active Listening: Paying close attention to individual needs and preferences, both verbally and non-verbally, to tailor support effectively.Communication: Excellent communication skills are vital to explain game mechanics, troubleshoot issues, and provide encouragement. Adapting communication based on individual preferences and needs is crucial.Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and overcome challenges related to accessibility, controls, or other barriers to ensure an enjoyable gaming experience.Flexibility and Adaptability: Each individual is unique, so being flexible and adapting your approach based on their specific needs and preferences is essential.Teamwork: Collaborating with therapists, families, and other professionals to ensure holistic support and a positive gaming experience.

Technical Skills:

Basic understanding of different disabilities: Having a basic understanding of common disabilities and their potential impact on gaming will help you identify and address challenges effectively.Knowledge of assistive technologies (AT): Familiarity with various AT solutions like adapted controllers, screen readers, and voice control software is essential for supporting individuals with different needs.Gaming literacy: Understanding different game genres, mechanics, and platforms allows you to suggest suitable games and provide targeted support.Troubleshooting skills: Ability to identify and troubleshoot technical issues related to hardware, software, and accessibility settings.Staying updated: Keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in accessible gaming technologies and trends.

Passion for gaming:

A genuine interest and enjoyment of video games will motivate you to learn and create engaging gaming experiences for others.Cultural sensitivity: Be mindful of cultural differences and avoid making assumptions about individuals based on their disability.Patient and positive attitude: Supporting individuals with disabilities requires patience, understanding, and a positive attitude to navigate challenges and foster a fun environment.

Confidentiality and privacy:

Maintaining confidentiality and respect for individual privacy is crucial.

Resources:

International Game Developers Association (IGDA): https://igda.org/sigs/game-accessibility/

AbleGamers: https://ablegamers.org/

W3C Accessibility Initiative: https://www.w3.org/WAI/

Remember, this is not an exhaustive list, and the specific skills required will vary depending on the individual's needs and the context. Continuously learning and adapting your approach based on individual needs and the evolving landscape of accessible gaming is key to providing excellent support."

I'm a para with jumpy fingers and I need help with keeping my thumbs on the sticks. I play shooters mostly so I still need to use all the buttons.

Greetings, I apologize if this info is already out there. I tried to search but couldn't find anything to address our specific needs. I am caregiver for a wonderful man and a veteran who lost his right leg a year ago and very much wants to drive again. He has outfitted his truck already with a flip down left accelerator pedal, but we would very much like him to get some practice in via a gaming system before going out in the real world.

I am not a gamer and either is he, and he has no kidsd or grandkids to ask, so we need specific recs for:

which gaming system, which games, and most important, what steering wheel/pedal system might be available with the option to make the left pedal the accelerator pedal.

Many thanks in advance if anyone can point me in the right direction. I'm out of my element, but think this could really be a game changer for him.

This is a serious post asking for help/advice!

Hello everyone! I don't normally post on Reddit, but I'm here to ask for some help. To provide y'all some context, my fiancee has an uncommon medical condition called Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). To really put it in layman's terms, parts of their body have some partial paralysis in them, especially the hands. Their fingers can't quite extend very far, and the thumb on their right hand is stuck in a limited range. To try and give you a detailed description, if my partner were to press the buttons Y + B on an Xbox controller, they would have to take their hand mostly off of the controller and do the inputs with just the thumb present on the controller.

These inputs alone aren't the worst for them to do, but recently we have tried to play the Beta Test for Monster Hunter Wilds. They've also had some mild difficulty with any game that requires sprinting through the use of the right face button on a controller i.e. Sprinting in Elden Ring requires holding down the B button.

Their left hand works somewhat mostly fine, it's just that the right hand requires some assistance for some button inputs i.e. RB + Y + B on an Xbox controller.

If you are disabled, know of anyone who's disabled, have any knowledge on button mapping, or have any resources for stuff like 3D printing, we would both be extremely appreciative of your help!

I also apologize if this is not the correct subreddit, I'm currently asking in multiple subreddits that I think may have people who have the answers or help we need

Thinking about getting an access controller and Logitech expansion buttons for my PC for racing games if the expansion progressive triggers circled here would work correctly like gas/pedals. Has anyone been able to successfully set that up? If so, what was the process?

I'm long a fan of the switch controller design because it places extra buttons near your left thumb. I've been using the PowerA switch controller for this reason (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTcclsk4kzE&t=4s) combined with rewasd so that I can remap those extra two buttons for my PC gaming (I don't even have a switch, as I need full remapping abilities due to having to mostly play with one hand).

But the PowerA has a power(ful) downside: they wear out quickly. I'm thinking of switching to GameSir, but am wondering if they, like the PowerA models can be forced, tricked, or even default to presenting as a switch controller even when connected to a PC. Because rewasd can only access those extra buttons if it sees the controller as a switch pro type.

In particular I'm thinking of the GameSir Nova (HD) if anybody has specific experience with it.

I don't have fine motor control in my right hand. I have been looking at the XAC, I am curious to know how I would configure it and an external Joystick like the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro to run all the buttons and commands through. Can I program the joystick's axes to act as the right-thumb joystick for camera panning and aiming in games like Skyrim, Deadpool, etc via the XAC?

I've tried just the Extreme 3D Pro as a stand-alone in the past but couldn't get Steam to work with it. Will the XAC act as a buffer so Steam thinks it's a standard Xbox controller?

With the company closing up shop it's safe to say these are no longer available. Is anyone familiar with something else of a similar design? Specifically a small standalone thumbstick that could be attached to a surface such as the base of my keyboard.

Hi!!!! I can't carve So I paint my pumpkins every year. I'm a gamer with disabilities and this year I've absolutely fallen in love with Astrobot So I made my pumpkin that way. I'm very proud of it because I'm severely visually impaired and have limited hand dexterity and it turned out well enough that my local GameStop wanted to have it on display!!

So I thought I'd show it to you guys I apologize if this is off topic and doesn't belong in this sub. You can remove it if you want (I'm also neurodivergent and wasn't sure after reading the rules). Oh and If someone provides an image description I'll add it to the post as I'm visually impaired myself image description creation is not something I particularly talented at.

Thanks for checking out my art!

I am 23 with muscular dystrophy, I can't move my arms and legs only my hands and fingers somewhat. I can press like 7 keys on my keyboard with my left hand and can use a mouse with my right hand. I use an on-screen keyboard and a software called The Grid to remap keys and can use voice recognition to use the keys I cannot press. People are very quick on cod and the extra 1-3 seconds it takes me to zoom in and then shoot gets me killed almost every time. I can get 10-20 kills per game but die like 30-50 times. I'm trying to figure out a way to auto zoom in/out when someone is on my screen but that might be considered cheating or maybe just find a way to be quicker. Not sure if anyone has any ideas?

My youngest passed away the beginning of October and we gave her AAC device which is essentially a Windows PC leftover. I have tried working with Able Gamers to donate so they could get it to someone who needs a device with eye gaze capability for communication and gaming.

It has been a few weeks after following their instructions and I have not heard anything back from them at all. Do you have any recommendations of another charity that we could work with?

Hey everyone!

My name is George and I am a gamer with no arms! Super excited to find this group!

Hi! My husband was using the 3d runner we went to use it today and it has stopped working. From what I’m reading they’re out of business and so the rudder just stopped as well. He only has use of one arm so I had it mapped that the rudder worked as a joystick. Is there any one handed controller/joystick? I see Logitech makes something but can I map it to work for walking looking shooting etc etc??