SpecialEffect

Calling all streamers and Minecrafters, we need your help this December! 🎄🎮 We’re attempting to break a world record as part of #JingleJam and we’re looking for people to join us on Monday 7th December! Find out more about how you can help us here: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/can-you...

It's time for you to get to know your 2026 Jingle Jam charities - starting with @specialeffect.org.uk, who we're so glad to welcome back to Jingle Jam this year. With your donations, they'll be able to continue to level the playing field for physically disabled gamers across the world.

SpecialEffect Paige (and Maia the puppy) are live now chatting about the upcoming Minecraft World Record Attempt, and Paige's favourite disabled characters in games! Come through: www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

Well, last time we streamed No Man's Sky it obviously went extremely well... so let's do it again, this time celebrating #AACAwarenessMonth! Live at 4PM BST with @psykit.tv, @eyegazegirl.bsky.social and ManMountainDesigns! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

Fellow game devs who play #FFXIV... drop me a reply? No charity (@specialeffect.org.uk) reason whatsoever...

🚨 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

We're live now for a surprise morning stream, checking out No Man's Sky and the last few hours of the One Special Day sale on Steam! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

We're back! 🎉 Gameshow Showdown is back as part of @cubedcon.com 2026, all in aid of @specialeffect.org.uk! See you on Sunday 4th October at 6pm BST 📆

Take aim with The Best of Humble Bundle: Sniper Elite: Classics Collection and games like: - Sniper Elite 5 - Sniper Elite 4 Deluxe - Sniper Elite 3 + Season Pass - and more! Supports @specialeffect.org.uk | https://bit.ly/4diE4eU

🚗 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.

You know what would go great with your cool new Steam Frame? The VR Games Showcase: The New Essentials! This includes: Into the Radius 2 Arizona Sunshine 2 Bootstrap Island CONVRGENCE UNDERDOGS UnLoop EXD - Extra Dimensional Supports @specialeffect.org.uk Optional $5 All-for-charity tier

Gaming is for everyone and we’re very excited that the #OneSpecialDay sale on Steam features games for all ages! Pick up PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels, Gabby’s Dollshouse and Peppa Pig World of Adventures today to support SpecialEffect.🧡🎮 store.steampowered.com/news/group/4...

Tomorrow, your access to amazing games at excellent prices for charity will be…𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅. Stay tuned…

A great meeting today with @specialeffect.org.uk team & Trevor from Playground Games. The work they do is so critical for industry. When everyone games, we all win! 🙏🏻💚

ALSO NOW CALLING ALL VIRTUAL PHOTOGRAPHERS! That's right, if you make virtual art and want to take part in a charity art challenge this December reply below!

Calling all ARTISTS, streamers and videomakers! Do you want to celebrate accessibility, inclusivity and @specialeffect.org.uk this December with a special themed art challenge?! Drop your social links below and I'll send you the details!

New blog post! "10K Up & Away!" (it's the yearly @specialeffect.org.uk post!!) > niceygy.net/posts/2026/1... #EliteDangerous

Tomorrow, 6:30pm BST: 🏁 Sonic Racing CrossWorlds 🏁 @laura-petal.bsky.social, @argick.bsky.social and I join @paigehharvey.bsky.social as part of 10K Your Way 2026! Gotta go fast n' raise money for @specialeffect.org.uk!

In October 2025, we took two of our young BubbleBuster's to @edinburghzoo.bsky.social via the incredible AV1 robot! Come with us as we look back on our day trip filled with penguins, giraffes and cheeky monkeys! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHiT...

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...

It was @pocketlocket20.bsky.social with the wrench in the library! We're live now, playing Clue with the Ambassador and Friends Stream Team, head on over: www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

Now that the World Cup is over, we can finally announce this year's true major ball-punting event: One Big Game is back! After a year off, the @rare.co.uk-organised 24-hour games industry footy marathon returns August 13th-14th to raise more dosh for @specialeffect.org.uk. Details soon!

Schedge! 🚀Haulin' and Yappin' in Elite 🎙️Yappin' about Elite in Lave Radio 🏴‍☠️ Murderin' and Yappin' in Assassin's Creed 🤖 REPO with our pals at @specialeffect.org.uk (Probably also Yappin')

The day is finally here, we're starting #HiFiRush on stream in celebration of #DisabilityPrideMonth! Come hang out with Community Manager Paige as she gushes about disabled representation, cool music and great video games! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to @specialeffect.org.uk @specialeffect to help with their amazing work! We managed to get across the line before the end of race car swept us up 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🚗 @thisismarta.bsky.social @myunie

The biggest in-game Minecraft convention is BACK for 2026! 🎉 Explore booths, meet special guests, attend panels, and help us fundraise for @specialeffect.org.uk at our biggest event yet. 🎉 #Cubed2026 📅 2-4 October 2026 🎫 cubd.gg/fL43ia

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

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...

Team Playstack is back! 🏃 This Sunday, July 12th, members of our team will be lacing up and taking to the streets of London to raise money for @specialeffect.org.uk. You can donate here or share our page to support!: www.justgiving.com/team/-playst...

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

❗ TONIGHT, 6:30pm BST on Twitch.tv/WeirdFTW ❗ Bonus WeirdRounds 🪄 Epic Spell Wars: Annihilageddon Versus @divvot.bsky.social, @crystlestar.bsky.social and @paigehharvey.bsky.social! Deck-building with mighty creatures, spells, treasures and wizards in a brutal arena free-for-all - SEEYA THERE!

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.

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...

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...

SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk finds ways for physically disabled gamers in the UK to play to the very best of their abilities. You’ll help them access gaming through the innovative use of assistive technology.

We've finished our first Paige Plays livestream game, Resident Evil Village, so it's time to pick our second game which we'll start this week! Like for Donut County 🍩 Comment for HiFi Rush 🎸 Repost for Sonic Forces 🦔

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 🙃

We've finished our first Paige Plays livestream game, Resident Evil Village, so it's time to pick our second game which we'll start this week! Like for Donut County 🍩 Comment for HiFi Rush 🎸 Repost for Sonic Forces 🦔

“The robot is an extension of you. You’re gazing through (its) eyes into the classroom. It gives you a turn to speak… articulating yourself through the robot’s face.” Hear more about how Max used his BubbleBuster robot to achieve exam success:

Put the pedal to the metal in comfort and accessible style with our latest GameAccess post on the newly released #ForzaHorizon6! gameaccess.info/forza-horizo...

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

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 💙 🧡

“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...

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...

“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...

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...

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

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...

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...