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Gaming for Everyone

A fun, free, and inclusive gaming experience where players of all abilities can connect and play!

Sat. August 22nd, 2026 10am-4pm

MyArts Building
4th Floor
1055 E Mifflin St,
Madison, WI 53703

About

Access to Independence is excited to announce the return of the Adaptive Gaming Expo, a free event celebrating diversity and disability inclusion in gaming!

What is Adaptive Gaming?

Adaptive gaming uses customized controllers and assistive technology to make video games accessible for people with disabilities. At this event, you’ll have the chance to try adaptive equipment, explore new technology, and see how gaming can be made accessible for everyone.

Who is this event for?

This free event is open to people of all ages and abilities! It's a fun and family-friendly event open to anyone with an interest in video games, virtual reality, accessibility, disability inclusion, and community building.

✔ You're a gamer with a disability.
✔ You're curious about adaptive technology.
✔ You're a parent or caregiver.
✔ You're an occupational or physical therapist.
✔ You work in education.
✔ You develop games or accessibility technology.
✔ You simply love games and believe everyone deserves to play.

Event Features

A dedicated gaming zone featuring 15 different PC, Console, and VR setups to play the latest games. Live Q+A's and demonstrations from professional and competitive gamers with disabilities. All of the latest Adaptive Technology for PC, consoles, and Virtual Reality gaming. Free, hands on workshops for switch building and programming. Vendors selling a variety of art, games, merch and more! Plus board games, a community art project, and more!

See this year's activities!

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Link to About page. Image shows adaptive gaming equipment

By bringing together gamers, developers, industry professionals, and advocates, the Adaptive Gaming Expo aims to promote awareness of adaptive gaming technologies, encourage new gamers with disabilities, and drive advancements in the realm of inclusive gaming. This event plays a crucial role in making the gaming community more diverse, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone.