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In the gaming world, talking about accessibility is no longer an option: it's a necessity. This is demonstrated by the experience of HandiGamers, a French association founded to ensure that every person with disabilities can play.

PlayStation Portal changes again: with the latest update we can finally play the titles in our digital library without needing to own or turn on a PlayStation 5. It’s not a “traditional” controller with built-in analog sticks and triggers; it works as a modular hub (a “base”) to which you can connect buttons, switches, external joysticks, and other assistive devices.

At the Para eSports Fest 2025, thatgamecompany created an inclusive experience, enabling children with physical disabilities to play Sky: Children of the Light thanks to special controllers and assistive technologies. The event demonstrated how video games can become a powerful tool to promote participation, social interaction, and inclusion.

Imagine scrolling through a social media feed without being able to see the images. For many blind or visually impaired people, this isn't an abstract hypothesis, but an everyday reality. However, something is changing: artificial intelligence (AI) is learning not only to recognize what's in an image, but to describe it with astonishing accuracy and sensitivity .

Drawing up a list of the most accessible video games of 2024 is no easy feat, especially after Microsoft introduced the Xbox Adaptive Controller to the market back in 2018: a breakthrough that raised the bar for expectations regarding video game accessibility.

From robotic rites to automatically created homilies, artificial intelligence is also transforming places of worship, from Christianity to Buddhism.

Digital classrooms represent a great opportunity to build more flexible and personalized learning environments. However, for many neurodivergent students, such as those living with attention deficit disorder, autism, dyslexia, or social anxiety, technology can become a hindrance if not designed with awareness.

The Chi si ferma è perduto (Who Stops Is Lost ODV – ETS) association promotes accessibility through culture and sports. Learn about their mission, projects, and how to get involved.

DISART, the festival promoted by Officine AGAPO and third-sector organizations that promotes the intersection of art and disability, returns to La Spezia from November 14 to 22, 2025. The third edition, titled "A Sea of ​​Inclusion," is a poetic and concrete invitation to reflect on belonging, identity, and relationships with others.

Web accessibility isn't just a good practice: it's a way to ensure no one is excluded from your online content. And with new regulations coming soon, it's also a legal issue that shouldn't be underestimated.

For years, the video game industry has talked more about inclusion than actually practiced it. Yet, there is a multi-billion-dollar audience gamers with disabilities who aren't asking for special treatment, but for gaming experiences that are accessible, seamless, and respectful.

Why are accessibility tags needed in video games? For a person with a disability — whether motor, visual, or cognitive — there’s a significant obstacle to overcome when purchasing a game: is that title accessible according to their needs?

In a world where gaming is increasingly inclusive, knowing how to evaluate a game's accessibility is essential to ensuring everyone can enjoy it. This article offers a practical guide to recognizing the main accessibility criteria in video games, helping players, developers, and parents make informed choices.

When we talk about accessible learning , we mean an educational approach that allows all students, regardless of ability, language, cultural background, or socioeconomic status—to fully participate , learn, and contribute.

The world of video games may seem all about fun and virtual challenges, but for many kids with disabilities, it's also a door that risks being closed. flyLILLO was born for precisely this: to make gaming and technology accessible to everyone. I interviewed the founders and team to learn more about their mission and most innovative projects.

Society spends more and more time online, but not everyone can access online content with the same ease. In fact, people with disabilities often encounter obstacles that others don't even notice when visiting a website. These can make it difficult to read text, watch videos, fill out forms, or interact with buttons and links. Making a website accessible means breaking down barriers and allowing everyone to navigate freely.

Sony releases the PlayStation Access Controller, a device designed to make gaming accessible to players with disabilities. Let's explore its features together. PlayStation 5 becomes more inclusive. Following Microsoft with its Adaptive Kit for Xbox X|S, Sony's console is also moving towards greater inclusivity. The new device allows players with physical disabilities, who cannot use the traditional DualSense controller.

Home automation promises convenience and independence, but is that really the case for those with disabilities? In this article, I explore firsthand how SMART and accessible a "smart" home really is, and where, instead, there's still a long way to go.

The winners of the GAconf Awards 2024 were revealed on January 29, 2025. These annual awards celebrate the greatest innovations in the gaming world, all those technologies, studios and titles that have been found to be most accessible to people with disabilities over the previous year.