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SpecialEffect
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The UK-based charity that's levelling the playing field for gamers with physical disabilities around the world.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/specialeffectteam
Website: https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/contact
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/69dQEmkxX2
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"SpecialEffect has just completely changed my life, and it's really sort of the best medicine that I've got."

To everyone who has supported us on this #OneSpecialDay, we can’t thank you enough for helping us to change the lives of people like Paul for the better!

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Picking up a present this #BlackFriday or #CyberMonday? Sign up to use GiveAsYourLive or EasyFundraising, and SpecialEffect will be supported by your purchases at no cost to you!

Find out more here: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/shoppin...
Shopping online? Help us change lives at no cost to yourself - SpecialEffect
Next time you’re shopping online, why not help us transform lives at absolutely no cost to yourself? Give as you Live When you sign up to Give as you Live Online you can generate free donations for…
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November 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
It’s your last chance to vote for SpecialEffect in Riot’s Charity Voting Campaign! Your vote will allow us to provide entirely free, lifelong, support for more physically disabled gamers like Ceyda, enabling inclusion and fun!

Please vote for us and share today: charityvote.riotgames.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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“It’s like joy!”

There's only a few days left to show your love for SpecialEffect in this year’s Riot Games Charity Campaign: charityvote.riotgames.com

The number of votes we receive will directly impact the number of disabled gamers we can help next year, so we really appreciate your support 💙
November 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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CALLING ALL MINECRAFT PLAYERS!

Do you want to support accessibility?
Do you want to be in a team alongside disabled gamers and help make a difference?
Do you want to support @specialeffect.org.uk in February!?

Drop a comment and let me know if you want to be in our #GameBlast Minecraft Team!
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November 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
“It’s like joy!”

There's only a few days left to show your love for SpecialEffect in this year’s Riot Games Charity Campaign: charityvote.riotgames.com

The number of votes we receive will directly impact the number of disabled gamers we can help next year, so we really appreciate your support 💙
November 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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“It’s great to be able to play like everyone else!” Bethany has been diving into new games left, right and centre thanks to the support from our incredible community!

Vote for SpecialEffect in Riot’s Charity Voting Campaign and help us change more lives: charityvote.riotgames.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Picking up something for yourself, or getting prepared for Christmas, this #BlackFriday?

Support SpecialEffect FOR FREE with your purchases through platforms like EasyFundraising and GiveAsYouLive!

Find out how: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/how-you...
November 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
“It’s great to be able to play like everyone else!” Bethany has been diving into new games left, right and centre thanks to the support from our incredible community!

Vote for SpecialEffect in Riot’s Charity Voting Campaign and help us change more lives: charityvote.riotgames.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
With the assistance of Riot Games, we were able to meet Charlie and help welcome him to the magical world of gaming!

If you vote for us in the Riot Games Charity Voting Campaign, you can help us make a difference to the lives of kids like Charlie! charityvote.riotgames.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Throwback to 2023 when we helped Brandon to compete at a higher level in Assetto Corsa Competizione with an accessible upgrade to his existing racing sim setup!
Brandon’s going through the gears to racing success - SpecialEffect
A shift from automatic to manual is giving Brandon the all-important chance to compete at a higher level in Assetto Corsa Competizione, and he’s relishing the challenge.  Brandon’s left-sided…
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November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We've been helping physically disabled gamers like Ryan to access games like League of Legends for nearly a decade, and if you vote for us in the @riotgames.com Charity Voting Campaign you could help us transform many more lives!

charityvote.riotgames.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
💙 Did you know that donating just £2 a month over a year can support our logistics team to deliver adapted equipment quickly and directly to people who need it?

🧡 Sign up to become a regular giver today: www.specialeffect.org.uk/ways-you-can...

#MondayMotivation
November 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Can you spare a second to vote for us in the @riotgames.com 2025 Charity Voting Campaign? Over the years we’ve loved helping physically disabled gamers to access games like League of Legends and Valorant, and your vote could help us transform many more lives!

Vote here: charityvote.riotgames.com
Riot Games Social Impact Fund Vote 2025: Choose Your Charity
The Riot Games Social Impact Fund is giving away more than $5 million to nonprofit organizations in 2025. Vote to help decide which receives top funding from the prize pool.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Xbox Controller Assist allows you to combine the inputs from two controllers, so that two people can play as one player in-game. Check out our GameAccess articles on Xbox Controller Assist on:

Windows: gameaccess.info/xbox-control...
Xbox: gameaccess.info/xbox-control...
GameAccess by SpecialEffect | Xbox Controller Assist on Windows PC
SpecialEffect's Video Game Accessibility Resources
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November 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Rounding out #OccupationalTherapyWeek, we’d love to reintroduce you to Matt, whom our StarGaze team have been working with to re-establish his ability to communicate after a serious cycling accident: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/introdu...
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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It’s #OccupationalTherapyWeek and we’re honoured to introduce to you Freddie, our 100th BubbleBuster, who has been helped by our absolutely incredible team of OT’s to attend school and see his friends while undergoing treatment for leukaemia.

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November 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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For GameAccess we recently took a look at Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, that launched on mobile platforms following a PC and console release in 2024, which features a wide range of accessibility options!

Take a look at our breakdown of the controls here: gameaccess.info/prince-of-pe...
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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After Tanya Kennedy goes missing, will you remain secretive or will you let you true emotions show through his mask in Who’s Lila?

Indie Fears supports @specialeffect.org.uk.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Rounding out #OccupationalTherapyWeek, we’d love to reintroduce you to Matt, whom our StarGaze team have been working with to re-establish his ability to communicate after a serious cycling accident: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/introdu...
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It’s #OccupationalTherapyWeek and we’re honoured to introduce to you Freddie, our 100th BubbleBuster, who has been helped by our absolutely incredible team of OT’s to attend school and see his friends while undergoing treatment for leukaemia.

▶️ www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/no-new-...
November 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
For GameAccess we recently took a look at Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, that launched on mobile platforms following a PC and console release in 2024, which features a wide range of accessibility options!

Take a look at our breakdown of the controls here: gameaccess.info/prince-of-pe...
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Sink your teeth into these indie horror darlings with the Indie Fears humble bundle, supporting SpecialEffect!

An unlucky number of 13 incredible games are waiting to scare your socks off in the name of access and inclusion: www.humblebundle.com/games/indie-...
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
We're so excited to be the charity partner for the TIGA Awards tonight, and thankful for the opportunity to celebrate with some of our incredible industry friends and supporters in person! Best of luck to everyone who is up for an award! #TIGAawards
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Mark your calendars....literally!

Today we are launching the MOST OFFICIAL 2026 BALATRO CALENDAR WITH MORE BEN STARR IN CLOWN OUTFITS THAN YOU CAN HANDLE (probably)...

All profits will be going to charity and you can get the calendar here: www.fangamer.com/products/bal...
Balatro - Balatro 2026 Wall Calendar
A new year is coming... time to shuffle off and try again!  Features 13 photos of Jimbo, as portrayed by Ben Starr, in the guise of your favorite Balatro Jokers Bonus condensed 2027 calendar on the fi...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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We've teamed up with @localthunk.com and @fangamer.com to release the 2026 Balatro Calendar!

All profits from Playstack and @localthunk.com will be donated to @specialeffect.org.uk and @extralife4kids.bsky.social

Get yours here!: www.fangamer.com/products/bal...

#playstack #balatro
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM