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NCJAAE and AbleGamers Form Partnership

The National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) and The AbleGamers Charity, whose mission is to create opportunities that enable play, in order to combat social isolation, foster inclusive communities, and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities…

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Your Impact at Work – CRAIG HOSPITAL PARTNERSHIP

ABLEGAMERS and CRAIG HOSPITAL PARTNERSHIP Your Impact at Work! AbleGamers partnered with Craig Hospital to provide equipment to their Arcade Fund, Craig Hospital’s Adaptive Gaming Program. The program awarded 19 people with 70+ pieces of equipment with an additional $3,500+…

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December Community Update

Goodbye, 2021! Hello, 2022! It has been a very busy year here at AbleGamers. Our team has DOUBLED in size since last year, bringing new minds, new skillsets, and new people driving our mission. There is so much more work to do in…

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Your Impact at Work

Part of what we do at AbleGamers Charity involves getting equipment to the people who need it. That’s why we are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with such an amazing organization as Ability KC. Ability KC is a…

November Community Update

It’s been a busy but great month! As we approach the 12th hour… err, month of 2021, it’s a suitable time to look back on all the cool things that have happened this November. We’ve seen some major games launch recently and watched various…

AbleGamers wins The*gameHERs Logitech G Top Charity of the Year Award

We are so very honored to have been awarded the Logitech G Charity of the Year Award! Thank you for nominating the AbleGamers Charity, for voting for us, and for believing in our mission to create opportunities that enable…

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AbleGamers welcomes Roger Brooks to the team.

We are so excited that AbleGamers continues to grow to meet the increasing demand for our programs and services. We have hired Roger Brooks as our Director of Mental Health as part of our Peer Counseling Team. Roger is a…

Comcast Newsmakers Interview AbleGamers Founder, Mark Barlet

Gaming: Creating Inclusive Experiences with Mark Barlet of AbleGamers Hosted by: Tetiana Anderson Produced by: National Newsmakers Team Video games can be a gateway to community participation, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable shared experiences. Mark Barlet, Founder and Executive Director of…

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14th Annual IDA Awards Gala

AbleGamers Founder Mark Barlet has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Invisible Disabilities® Association’s Innovation Award. Join Mark at the Innovation Award Virtual Table and share what gives you courage during tough times. Grab a Virtual Seat! Mark…

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Disability Awareness Pin “Everyone Can Game”

October is the National Disability Employment Awareness Month. To promote awareness, the Accessibility at Bungie team has worked with their VizD and consumer products teams to create a new Disability Awareness pin. All profits from sales of this pin during…