Incredible, let's go!

A group of passionate runners at HundredStar will be running the Hackney Half marathon on May 17th 2026 in support of @specialeffect.org.uk! That's a whopping 21.1km.

Please donate to help us support such an important cause!

www.justgiving.com/page/hundred...

So glad the letter arrived safe! <3

GameAccess by SpecialEffect | How We Access Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Consoles | Video SpecialEffect's Video Game Accessibility Resources

Find out how we access the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 to create set-ups for the physically disabled people we help to play their favourite games!

gameaccess.info/how-we-acces...

SpecialEffect | You're powering up Arlo's gaming journey Because of you, our support stays free - forever. Your amazing One Special Day support has helped us power up Arlo’s gaming journey for well over a decade - with no price tag attached. All the help…

Want to keep up with the latest SpecialEffect videos from case studies to livestream VODs?

Subscribe on YouTube and help us reach 10,000 followers by the end of 2026! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSsN...

An image of a black cat and a white cat named Rhea and Nyx in a polaroid style frame on a blue gaming background. Rhea and Nyx are owned by SpecialEffect Paige.

An image of a ginger and white fluffy cat named Flame in a polaroid style frame on a blue gaming background. Flame is owned by SpecialEffect Jacob.

An image of a miniature daschund named Audrey in a polaroid style frame on a blue gaming background. Audrey is owned by SpecialEffect Ziggy.

An image of a small ginger dog named Holly in a polaroid style frame on a blue gaming background. Holly is owned by SpecialEffect Fran.

It’s #NationalPetDay, and we’d love to introduce you to some of the pawsome friends of the SpecialEffect team!

EyeGazeGirl's 60 Second Challenge Your donation helps SpecialEffect make gaming accessible for disabled people. This charity provides crucial disability support and assistive technology, ensuring accessible games for everyone. They…

During her #GameBlast26 takeover, SpecialEffect ambassador and service user Becky put together this incredible video talking about our work and support of her ambitions!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDqD...

A split image showing a group of people smiling in an office setting, and then a screenshot of Lady Dimitrescu from Resident Evil Village standing.

Two livestreams in one day?! Tune in from 1PM BST for our first SpecialEffect Lunch Break livestream, and from 5PM BST for the continuation of Paige Plays: Resident Evil Village!

www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

SpecialEffect | When Tom took on his brother at FIFA for the first time in years YouTube video by SpecialEffect

In the latest #GoodGameClubPodcast episode featuring our CEO Mick, we talked about Tom, a friend of the charity with spinal muscular atrophy. We helped to bring back his competitive streak in gaming before his passing a few years ago.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPSo...

a man with a beard and sunglasses is wearing a hat and a jacket . ALT: a man with a beard and sunglasses is wearing a hat and a jacket .

Werewolves, haunted dolls, terrifying vampire ladies… what’s not to love?

Paige Plays is live now over on Twitch and YouTube, taking on Resident Evil Village!

Come on through:
www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
www.youtube.com/gameonforeve...

In the latest episode of the Good Game Club Podcast, our CEO Mick Donegan spoke about George, a father of two living with Motor Neurone Disease, who SpecialEffect has been supporting to stay in touch, and game, with his family.

This is his story: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/its-lik...

HELL YES TAFF!!

A sexy chubby man wearing a who’s the rapper T-shirt stood holding a pole

A sexy chubby man doing a pole move really well

A sexy chubby man doing a pole move really well

A sexy chubby man and his wife doing pole poses

For my stream for @specialeffect.org.uk we had a target that if we hit £1500 I’d do one of my wife’s pole dancing classes

Well we’ll be looking at the videos later on my stream (from 7.30pm!) but for now here’s some pictures

The latest episode of the Good Game Club Podcast is now live featuring our CEO, Mick Donegan!

Tune into this fascinating interview to learn how accessible technology is transforming lives and reconnecting players with friends, family and everyday social experiences.

🎧 ➡️ linktr.ee/goodgameclub

Join SpecialEffect Paige and Matt live now for their first #Minecraft Monday livestream!

Head on over: www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

Another Paige indeed! Welcome in :D

A wall of different pictures, posters and paintings, featuring a portrait of Lord Haurchefant from FFXIV.

Hi! If you ever fancied teaming up with a charity, SpecialEffect Paige is a huge FFXIV nerd and WHM main! Just look at their office...

A wall of different pictures, posters and paintings, featuring a portrait of Lord Haurchefant from FFXIV.

Hi! If you ever fancied teaming up with a charity, SpecialEffect Paige is a huge FFXIV nerd and WHM main! Just look at their office...

An image showing a pink Minecraft world with the text Minecraft Mondays and an image of Lady Dimitrescu with text Paige Plays.

We're starting two new stream series over on @specialeffect.org.uk's Twitch and YouTube channels!

Minecraft Mondays - Once a month, we'll be working to fix up an old Mineshaft in our new MC world.
Paige Plays - Paige will be playing through games that YOU choose. First up, Resident Evil Village.

A close up image of hands plugging a cable into a grey control box.

Lean how to use a “Switch to Joystick” box to use accessibility switches for up, down, left and right joystick directions with this article on our website, GameAccess!

gameaccess.info/switch-to-jo...

SpecialEffect | Luke plays Mole Miners with his eyes YouTube video by SpecialEffect

Happy St Patrick's Day! We'd love to take this opportunity to reintroduce you to Luke, a physically disabled gamer from Ireland, who's been playing our Eye Gaze Games titles with his eyes!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1sy...

Went to see the wonderful team at @specialeffect.org.uk yesterday to talk all things ECM and our plans for this year. Great to see them all again, and was privileged to be able to cuddle their BAFTA for a few minutes. Also collected LOTS of goodies for the raffle. Thank you, SE!

A close up of an xbox adaptive controller with text reading How to set up a walk forward button.

Curious how you can set up a “walk forward button” for someone who struggles using two joysticks? Find out more here: gameaccess.info/how-to-set-u...

An image of an Xbox controller remap screen with text reading Motor Accessibility How to Remap Controllers on Console.

Over the last month we’ve released a ton of new GameAccess articles, teaching you more about motor accessibility!

Kicking off, learn how to remap controllers at a system level on console here: gameaccess.info/how-to-remap...

#ICYMI a few weeks ago we caught up with Sasha, a SpecialEffect service user and gamer living with Cerebral palsy, who's setup needed an update to take on new games like Pokémon Legends: Z-A and 2KXO!

A poster showing that SpecialEffect is attending Nordic Game in May 2026 to do a talk on accessible gaming innovation.

We’re excited to announce that SpecialEffect team members Sachin and Michael have been invited to present at @nordicgame.com and will be heading over to Malmö this May!

Check out more information here: nordicgame.com/specialeffec...

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Hey, GameBlasters, check your emails! 🧡💙

Heya! We don't have an American branch, but the creator in question is still welcome to get in touch to see if there's any information or support we can provide!

A group of six people in blue and orange SpecialEffect outfits smile in front of a booth representing the charity.

Our current vacancies are open until Friday 6th February so please do take a look and share to help us find the perfect additions for our team! www.specialeffect.org.uk/ways-you-can...

A neon poster for GameBlast26 showing that £150,000 was raised.

Speechless. Blown away. Absolutely stunned.

We’re so proud and thankful to say that #GameBlast26 has raised an INCREDIBLE £150,000!

A massive thank you to every single person who took part, supported, tuned in, donated and shared. We couldn’t do the work we do without you.