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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 17/09/2026

🚨 TODAY IS YOUR VERY LAST CHANCE! 🚨 The Access Granted sale on Steam ends today, so if you’ve been thinking about checking it out, now’s the time! Head over to the sale and make the most of it while you still can 🎮💙 #AccessGranted #SpecialEffect #steam

Access Granted sale graphic with illustrations of physically disabled gamers using accessible gaming equipment. A handwritten sign says, “The Access Granted Sale on Steam ends today!”

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 15/09/2026

🚗 Open Drive is officially LIVE on Apple App Store! 🎉 Put yourself in the driver’s seat and experience fast paced, feel good driving action, designed for people with a wide range of physical abilities. Open Drive is also available on Google Play and you can play it on PC via eyegazegames.com.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 23/07/2026

We're live now with @stumbleguys.bsky.social as an awesome new Axel skin benefitting SpecialEffect has been released! Come and see SpecialEffect Paige and Liam be terrible at games! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 13/07/2026

We're super excited to be joining the #PNGtuber ranks!! Reveal today on stream at 3PM BST! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

"An image of a creature blacked out in silhouette with a neon background behind it. Text reads PNGTUBER reveal, Monday 13th July 3pm BST."

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 09/07/2026

We're live now for our first of TEN livestreams this month, celebrating 10K Your Way and Disability Pride Month! Head on over, and tell your friends! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

A person with ginger hair and circular glasses smiles while holding a plush orange and blue dragon.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 08/07/2026

Our streams and community have a new mascot, thanks to @isilmecnd.bsky.social! Meet Cessy, the plush accessasaurus!

A woman with ginger hair and circular glasses smiles, holding a plush dragon in orange and blue with an exclamation mark on the tummy.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 01/07/2026

Happy Disability Pride Month! 🌈 At SpecialEffect, we're proud to support people with physical disabilities to play video games to the best of their abilities. This month, we're celebrating the disabled community and championing accessibility, inclusion and equal opportunities for all.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 25/06/2026

It's far too warm to go outside, so we're going live early with some Donut County for our series, Paige Plays! Head on over! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

A woman with blunt ginger bangs and a green dress smiles broadly with a black dog at her side, with its tongue out.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 23/06/2026

Our streams offer: - pet appearances every stream - subpar gameplay but lots of hilarity - information on accessible gaming - updates on the work that SpecialEffect does - maybe a #PNGtuber soon? Follow to help us hit the goal! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 11/06/2026

From this photo we're not sure if SpecialEffect Maia wants people to stream in support of SpecialEffect... or wants to eat our streaming supporters. We'll try and find out more 🙃

A small black dog on a brown armchair with a "stream for specialeffect" leaflet in her mouth.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 04/06/2026

Wearing only the finest @thestupendium.bsky.social gear, we're live for our Thursday #PaigePlays livestream! Head on over: www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

A person wearing a black and pink/yellow/blue shirt smiles at the camera with a bag of dog treats next to her.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! To all of our incredible supporters, team members, service users and friends, we hope you all have a safe, supported, and celebratory #PrideMonth 💙 🧡

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 26/05/2026

Hej, Malmö, thank you for having us! We’re so excited to be at @nordicgame.com 2026 this week, where we’ll be holding a talk on making mobile games more inclusive for physically disabled players! #NG26 Find out more here: nordicgame.com/session/spec...

Three men smile standing on a red carpet in front of a large banner that says "nordic game", holding a blue "SpecialEffect" flag.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 22/05/2026

“He’s loving it!” Joseph loves gaming, but his cerebral palsy affects his hands and fine finger movements. The small size of regular gamepads make them too difficult for him to hold and use. Find out more about his custom accessible setup here: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/hes-lov...

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 21/05/2026

Head over to our Twitch stream, live now, to meet the newest SpecialEffect pet... wee Maia! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

A small black dog licks the face of a smiling person, with a bottle of Irn Bru in front of them.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 21/05/2026

Happy #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay! For years, Rodney found access to video games challenging due to the restricted movement in his left hand. Then he heard about SpecialEffect, and we were able to open up a whole new world of inclusion and independence. www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/six-pie...

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 21/05/2026

We’re live celebrating #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay, so join SpecialEffect Paige and Nomi talking about SpecialEffect’s work around the world and our trip to Osaka, Japan! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

Two men and a woman pose, smiling, in front of a sign that says "expo 2025" in a sunny open plaza.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 12/05/2026

Don’t miss Jacob and Michael from our Service Delivery Team as they present a web seminar exploring motor accessibility in games and why inclusive settings matter when supporting players with disabilities on Tuesday, May 19th! Get your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/integratin...

A neon themed image promoting Ukie's month of insight into games, with a talk titled Intergrating Motor Accessibility into your Game.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 07/05/2026

Throwback to 2022 when we helped Lisa to get back into her favourite games, like Assassin’s Creed, despite her very limited hand and finger movements! Find out more about her setup here: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/it-was-...

A quad of images showing a woman smiling happily using an accessible gaming set up of colourful buttons and a chin controlled xbox controller.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 30/04/2026

We're incredibly excited to be able to say that we're a finalist for the Innovation Award at the 2026 Oxfordshire Business Awards! We can't wait to celebrate with the other fantastic nominees at the Awards Dinner in June.

A group of five people in blue fleeces that say SpecialEffect grinning broadly at the camera.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 30/04/2026

Feeling inspired after the 2026 TCS London Marathon? Now’s your chance to apply to join team SpecialEffect next year on Sunday 25th April 2027! Applications are live on our website and will be open until the end of July. www.specialeffect.org.uk/london-marat...

A sunny photo of runners taking part in a marathon, all slightly blurred due to how fast they're moving.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 28/04/2026

“They treat us as experts in our own abilities.” We’ve had the privilege of helping Becky, aka EyeGazeGirl, to enjoy games for over a decade now. She has quadriplegic cerebral palsy which, she says, “makes playing video games quite difficult as I can’t walk or stand or use my arms.”

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 24/04/2026

Earlier this week we introduced Rio, a gamer who used to play Call of Duty at a high level with his friends. When a stroke took away the functional movement of his right side, he was determined to find a way to play. Here's how we got him back in the game: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/rios-de...

A young man sits back in front of a gaming setup, using a mounted xbox controller to play Call of Duty. A close up of his foot controller is in the bottom left.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 24/04/2026

The ballot for the 2027 London Marathon is OPEN! Apply and choose to support SpecialEffect, and you'll help make our 20th anniversary extra special as we work to level the playing field for physically disabled people worldwide! Ballots close 1st May at 4PM BST. www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/ballot

A woman grins broadly in a rainy setting taking part in a marathon. She's wearing a SpecialEffect race shirt that says Georgia on the front.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 20/04/2026

Happy Monday everyone! We’d love to kick your week off right by introducing you to Rio, who is getting back into multiplayer CoD games with his friends, thanks to the support of our incredible occupational therapists! Learn more about his story: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/rios-de...

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 18/04/2026

Keep up with the SpecialEffect community, our latest news, and learn more about how you can support our work by joining the official SpecialEffect Discord! Join here: discord.com/servers/spec...

A poster that says Join Our Discord with a background of blue gaming peripherals in a cartoony style.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 17/04/2026

Check out this incredible Nacon collection from Green Man Gaming, supporting SpecialEffect! Pick up 9 varied titles for only $15 and you’ll be helping to level the playing field for physically disabled people all over the world: www.greenmangamingbundles.com/bundles/naco...

A promotional image for the nacon collection green man gaming bundle for SpecialEffect.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 17/04/2026

Help us be there for gamers like Shaz as his gaming ambitions change over time. A regular donation enables us to deliver lasting joy and inclusion, and ensures we can provide the lifetime support that means so much to everyone we help! Give today: specialeffect.enthuse.com/donatemonthl...

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 11/04/2026

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

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.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 02/04/2026

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...

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 26/03/2026

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...

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 24/03/2026

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

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 23/03/2026

Join SpecialEffect Paige and Matt live now for their first #Minecraft Monday livestream! Head on over: www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 23/03/2026

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.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 18/03/2026

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...

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 15/03/2026

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...

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

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 14/03/2026

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...

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

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 13/03/2026

#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!

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 12/03/2026

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...

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

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 11/03/2026

Hey, GameBlasters, check your emails! 🧡💙

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 03/03/2026

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

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 02/03/2026

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.

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

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 01/03/2026

From sailing across the sea and spelunking through caves, to watching the sun come up together. Last week we hosted George and his sons for their first ever fundraising livestream. An incredible time was had by all and we’re all so proud and thankful that his goal of £1000 was reached!

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 01/03/2026

Day three of #GameBlast26 is here, and we’re not ready for it to be over! Luckily there’s another entire day of gaming goodness and chaotic charity shenanigans ahead, and we’re stunned to announce the current fundraising total, £139,000! THANK YOU 🧡💙

"A neon poster for GameBlast 2026, showing it's day 3, and there's a pixellated red heart at the bottom"

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 28/02/2026

"Gaming is an expression of freedom and release, and you can be whoever you want…” We caught up with Sasha earlier this month to update her gaming kit to take on the new titles she wanted to play like Pokemon Legends: Z-A and 2KXO, and thanks to YOUR incredible support, she’s still in the game!

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 28/02/2026

Stop! Don’t scroll! It’s day two of #GameBlast26, and you’ve knocked our socks off having raised £104,512 out of the £150,000 goal already?! There’s another day full of streaming fun across the internet in the name of accessibility and inclusivity, so let’s GO! www.twitch.tv/search?term=...

"A neon poster for GameBlast 2026, showing it's day 2, and there's a pixellated red heart at the bottom"

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 27/02/2026

Three actors. One CM. Two hours of chaos! Tonight SpecialEffect Paige is taking @dougcockle.bsky.social, @davejones.actor and @welldressedjem.bsky.social through their first @playphasmo.bsky.social experience all in support of #GameBlast26! Live from 7PM GMT www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

A screenshot from Phasmophobia overlaid with images of three men smiling, one in a cartoon style. Text reads Phasmophobia Gameblast 26 livestream, with dave jones, welldressedjem and doug cockle. Friday 27 feb from 7pm GMT.

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 27/02/2026

It’s day one of #GameBlast26 and we could not be more excited to announce that you’ve kicked off the event with an ASTOUNDING £81,737 raised out of the £150,000 goal?! We can’t thank you all enough, and you can catch all the incredible participants live for searching for “GameBlast” on Twitch!

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 26/02/2026

Tonight, four seasoned ghost hunters kick off #GameBlast26 by taking on @playphasmo.bsky.social for charity… and you can ABSOLUTELY mess up their experience by donating £10 to the Wheel of Doom! Live now over on www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 26/02/2026

This GameBlast, we’re challenging you to spend 60 seconds of your stream explaining why you love accessibility and inclusivity! Here’s SpecialEffect Tom’s 60 seconds!

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