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The UK-based charity that's levelling the playing field for gamers with physical disabilities around the world.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/specialeffectteam
Website: https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/contact
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/69dQEmkxX2
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"SpecialEffect has just completely changed my life, and it's really sort of the best medicine that I've got."

To everyone who has supported us on this #OneSpecialDay, we can’t thank you enough for helping us to change the lives of people like Paul for the better!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIJb...
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Rounding out #OccupationalTherapyWeek, we’d love to reintroduce you to Matt, whom our StarGaze team have been working with to re-establish his ability to communicate after a serious cycling accident: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/introdu...
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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It’s #OccupationalTherapyWeek and we’re honoured to introduce to you Freddie, our 100th BubbleBuster, who has been helped by our absolutely incredible team of OT’s to attend school and see his friends while undergoing treatment for leukaemia.

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November 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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For GameAccess we recently took a look at Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, that launched on mobile platforms following a PC and console release in 2024, which features a wide range of accessibility options!

Take a look at our breakdown of the controls here: gameaccess.info/prince-of-pe...
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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After Tanya Kennedy goes missing, will you remain secretive or will you let you true emotions show through his mask in Who’s Lila?

Indie Fears supports @specialeffect.org.uk.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Rounding out #OccupationalTherapyWeek, we’d love to reintroduce you to Matt, whom our StarGaze team have been working with to re-establish his ability to communicate after a serious cycling accident: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/introdu...
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It’s #OccupationalTherapyWeek and we’re honoured to introduce to you Freddie, our 100th BubbleBuster, who has been helped by our absolutely incredible team of OT’s to attend school and see his friends while undergoing treatment for leukaemia.

▶️ www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/no-new-...
November 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
For GameAccess we recently took a look at Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, that launched on mobile platforms following a PC and console release in 2024, which features a wide range of accessibility options!

Take a look at our breakdown of the controls here: gameaccess.info/prince-of-pe...
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Sink your teeth into these indie horror darlings with the Indie Fears humble bundle, supporting SpecialEffect!

An unlucky number of 13 incredible games are waiting to scare your socks off in the name of access and inclusion: www.humblebundle.com/games/indie-...
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
We're so excited to be the charity partner for the TIGA Awards tonight, and thankful for the opportunity to celebrate with some of our incredible industry friends and supporters in person! Best of luck to everyone who is up for an award! #TIGAawards
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Mark your calendars....literally!

Today we are launching the MOST OFFICIAL 2026 BALATRO CALENDAR WITH MORE BEN STARR IN CLOWN OUTFITS THAN YOU CAN HANDLE (probably)...

All profits will be going to charity and you can get the calendar here: www.fangamer.com/products/bal...
Balatro - Balatro 2026 Wall Calendar
A new year is coming... time to shuffle off and try again!  Features 13 photos of Jimbo, as portrayed by Ben Starr, in the guise of your favorite Balatro Jokers Bonus condensed 2027 calendar on the fi...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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We've teamed up with @localthunk.com and @fangamer.com to release the 2026 Balatro Calendar!

All profits from Playstack and @localthunk.com will be donated to @specialeffect.org.uk and @extralife4kids.bsky.social

Get yours here!: www.fangamer.com/products/bal...

#playstack #balatro
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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“He’s having so much fun!”

Meet Kian! He's a young lad born without his lower left arm who, through SpecialEffect’s specialist gaming setup, has been exploring the worlds of Minecraft, Mario Kart and Kirby! www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/securin...
October 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This week we took two of our BubbleBusters to Edinburgh Zoo to visit their favourite animals! An incredible day was had by all, and we can’t thank the keepers and discovery team at Edinburgh Zoo, alongside our volunteer Argick, enough for making these dreams come true.

Stay tuned for a full video!
November 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
“He’s having so much fun!”

Meet Kian! He's a young lad born without his lower left arm who, through SpecialEffect’s specialist gaming setup, has been exploring the worlds of Minecraft, Mario Kart and Kirby! www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/securin...
October 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Come one, come all, we’re venturing into a Little Nightmare(s)!

Join SpecialEffect Paige and John live today for their first halloween SCREAM team stream, supporting SpecialEffect’s life-changing work.

Live at 3:30PM, be there… and be scared!

www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
October 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Had a fantastic day at Edinburgh Zoo with @argick.bsky.social, taking two @specialeffect.org.uk BubbleBusters to see their favourite animals up close and personal thanks to the incredible keeper team!

Here are a few behind the scenes snaps, stay tuned for a full video in the future!
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ready… steady… SCREAM!

The SpecialEffect SCREAM team event is live with wonderful creators taking on scary, silly and ghoulish games in support of our lifechanging work!

We'll also be live with various games and SpecialEffect supporters throughout the week!

tiltify.com/specialeffec...
October 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Next week we'll be taking a very special (accessible!) visit to Edinburgh Zoo with two of our AV1s!

Stay tuned to find out more about this wonderful project 🐧🦒
October 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Last call for SpecialEffect SCREAM Team signups!

Are you streaming anything special for Halloween? Want to support physically disabled people all over the world?!

Sign up today!

tiltify.com/specialeffec...
October 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
“It’s life changing!” she said. “I now have a setup where I can sit comfortably on my sofa and play games like anybody else would.”

Throwback to early 2025 when we shared Max’s story and how we’ve helped her to enjoy gaming without pain!
October 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
There's two weeks left to sign up for the SpecialEffect SCREAM team! If you love horror on your channel, or have been promising chat to play a scary game just one time, consider signing up to level the playing field for physically disabled people all over the world!

tiltify.com/specialeffec...
Something wicked this way comes... and we need your help! 👻

Calling all streamers and creators. We need you to take on horror games, scary games and everything a little ghoulish during our upcoming event, SpecialEffect SCREAM Team!

When: Oct 27th - Oct 31st
Where: tiltify.com/specialeffec...
October 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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"SpecialEffect has just completely changed my life, and it's really sort of the best medicine that I've got."

To everyone who has supported us on this #OneSpecialDay, we can’t thank you enough for helping us to change the lives of people like Paul for the better!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIJb...
October 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Calling all Soulslike streamers! Do you stream any of the Dark Souls games or Elden Ring, are free in February 2026 and would like to support @specialeffect.org.uk?

Reply and I'll add you to my list! Also plz tag friends you think might be interested 💙
August 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Check out this incredible bundle from Green Man Gaming, with proceeds supporting @specialeffect.org.uk work! Live until October 22nd: www.greenmangamingbundles.com/bundles/one-... Please help support a wonderful organization & get yourself some games in the process of the love given. <3
One Special Day Bundle
Discover the One Special Day Bundle: 8 acclaimed PC games including RoboCop: Rogue City, Old World, Citizen Sleeper, and more. Support SpecialEffect and make gaming accessible for everyone—available f...
www.greenmangamingbundles.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Join SpecialEffect Paige live over on Twitch, checking out Citizen Sleeper, an incredible game that’s in the @greenmangaming.com bundle supporting SpecialEffect until October 22!

Come through: www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
October 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM