Paul's adapted gaming setup
0Take a couple of moments to watch Paul explain the life-changing difference that our promise of ongoing support has made over the last decade.
Paul’s been a fantastic friend and supporter of the charity for many years since we first met him in 2013 after he'd suffered a high spinal injury and was being treated at Stanmore Hospital. He'd been a keen gamer before his accident and, despite having virtually no finger movement and very limited arm movement, he was desperate to be able to play again.
Our specialist assessment team used their expertise to put together a control setup that would make the best use of his abilities. It consisted of two button switches and a palm-controlled joystick, and almost immediately he was enjoying FIFA in its two button mode.
His mum told us that after our team had left, he'd rung her to say that he'd just had the best day ever!
As games, controller technology and Paul’s own gaming preferences have developed over the years, he's been able to contact our team whenever he’s needed further advice and help. This commitment to lifelong support is a fundamental aspect of our work, and it’s been a privilege to have helped him maintain his enjoyment of the games he loves. There certainly is, as he says, more gaming to be done!
SpecialEffect is a UK-based charity that helps people with physical disabilities to enjoy video games. Find out more at www.specialeffect.org.uk