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Gaming is for everyone. Period.
Inclusion Arcade is a Canadian federal non-profit bringing adaptive gaming, safe spaces and free play to disabled gamers, cancer survivors, neurodivergent players and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across North America.
Start a charity streamFederal non-profit since 2021 7,802 people served Partners include AbleGamers and Logitech G
Every player welcome. All identities. Period.
Who we are
We bring adaptive controllers, trained facilitators and every kind of game, from cozy co-op to shooters, to the people most often left out of play, so everyone gets a seat and a turn.
- Adaptive gaming
- Cancer survivorship
- 2SLGBTQIA+ pride
- Neurodivergent-friendly
A fully registered federal non-profit since February 21, 2021.
Read our storyOur impact
27%
of Canadians aged 15 and older have at least one disability. That is about 8 million people, and many face barriers to everyday play.
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Survey on Disability, 2022
Here's what we've done about it so far:
7,802
INDIVIDUALS SERVED
46+
LIVE EVENTS
43
CHARITY STREAMS
14
CITIES REACHED
500+
CARE BAGS DELIVERED
$48,170
INVESTED IN ACCESS
What we do
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Pop-Up Arcades
Mobile adaptive gaming lounges for festivals, Pride, hospitals and schools.
Book an event: Pop-Up Arcades -
Adaptive Tech & Gear
Xbox Adaptive Controllers, switches, eye-gaze and AI head tracking, set up for each player.
Gear Library: Adaptive Tech & Gear -
Tech for Families (C.A.R.E.)
Refurbished PCs and consoles for low-income families, with ERA.
Equipment Request: Tech for Families (C.A.R.E.) -
Digital Literacy Hubs
Year-round labs, starting with the Abilities Centre in Whitby.
Adaptive Gaming Hub: Digital Literacy Hubs
Who's here today?
Pick the one that fits. Every path leads to the same site, just in a helpful order.
For players
For family & caregivers
For organizers
For partners
For presss
Live & upcoming
Offline
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How we compare
| Topic | Inclusion Arcade | Typical esports venue |
|---|---|---|
| Profit model | 100% reinvested in access | Profit-driven |
| Hardware | Barrier-free adaptive setups for every body | Standard controllers and setups |
| Atmosphere | Trauma-informed and welcoming. Any player, any game | Hyper-competitive |
| Data & money | Zero tracking and a public ledger | Commercial overhead and ad tracking |
Gear spotlight
Six of the devices players reach for most at our pop-ups.
Community voices
Player, parent and host stories are on their way. Have one to share?
Tell usFrom our community
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Instagram
Hub night at the Abilities Centre: three new players tried eye-gaze for the first time.
View on Instagram: Hub night at the Abilities Centre: three new players tried eye-gaze for the first time. -
TikTok
60 seconds with the QuadStick: how a mouth-operated controller works.
View on TikTok: 60 seconds with the QuadStick: how a mouth-operated controller works. -
YouTube
Behind the scenes of our Game Changers feature.
View on YouTube: Behind the scenes of our Game Changers feature. -
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Squads are filling up for the Community Fortnite Fiesta with AbleGamers.
View on X: Squads are filling up for the Community Fortnite Fiesta with AbleGamers. -
Instagram
All Identities. Period. Pride game night recap.
View on Instagram: All Identities. Period. Pride game night recap. -
TikTok
Setting up a two-switch Mario Kart station in under five minutes.
View on TikTok: Setting up a two-switch Mario Kart station in under five minutes.
Latest stories
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Inclusion Arcade on Game Changers (AMI+)
Our adaptive gaming work was featured on Game Changers, streaming on AMI+.
News · Events
Our first year-round hub opens at the Abilities Centre
A digital literacy and adaptive gaming lab, open all year in Whitby.
News
Our public ledger attestation is certified
Every dollar, tracked since day one, now with a certified attestation.
Merch that funds access
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Every donation is a power-up.
Your gift buys adaptive gear, care kits and free pop-ups.