SpecialEffect

Registered charity number 1121004

On JustGiving since May 2008

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One-off donation

£50 will enable us to modify and loan a lightweight games controller

£100 enables us to buy and loan a special one-handed controller

£250 will pay for the a visit from one of our specialist therapists

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Monthly donation

£5 will help us to hold games roadshows for disabled young people

£10 enables us to to send out a DVD of free accessible computer games

£20 will help us provide equipment and support the disabled to play games

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Why your donation matters

SpecialEffect is dedicated to helping all young people with disabilities to enjoy video games and other creative interests through cutting edge technology - for rehabilitation, inclusion and pure fun!

We recently launched our Loan Library based from the UK’s only dedicated accessible games centre, inspired by our work helping soldiers injured in Afghanistan through to young people with degenerative conditions who can no longer play in any other way.

We do whatever it takes, giving the time, patience and expertise, because we’ve seen first-hand the kick-start it has on motivation, self-esteem, confidence and quality of life.

Your donation will help us improve the quality of life for disabled people and help them have fun by playing computer games .

Case study: donations in action

Charlotte is a bright, lively 3-year-old with an enormous appetite for life. In December 2010, she contracted meningitis, which resulted in the loss of all four of her limbs.

We invited Charlotte to our SpecialEffect Games Room to find out if adapted computer equipment could help her. She showed everyone how well she's able to use a laptop to play her favourite Dora the Explorer games, and spent the afternoon using the computer to enjoy bowling games, colouring activities and jigsaws. She and her family left with vital information about using her computer to play and be creative.

Your donation will help us to give children like Charlotte the means to enjoy computer games, because we’ve seen first-hand the kick-start it has on motivation, self-esteem, confidence and quality of life.