With only two weeks to go until #OneSpecialDay, we’d love to introduce you to Bella! A young girl with cerebral palsy, Bella is fairly new to gaming but has taken to the hobby like a duck to water, with the help of her dad! www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/bellas-...

Rounding out todays announcements, we’re thrilled to announce the Event Partners for our largest #OneSpecialDay event, #OneSpecialWalk! A huge thank you to Rocksteady, HundredStar, Wildlight, Gamma, Hasbro, SEGA, Sumo and Round Table for their support of our work!

It's a roll of the dice, but there's nothing natural about this livestream in support of SpecialEffect! Tune in on our channel on Friday, 3rd October from 6PM BST for dares, challenges, ghouls and ghosties!

We’re excited to announce the Sponsors for the inaugural #OneSpecialWalk, taking place in London on Friday, October 3, 2025! A huge thank you to Alliotts, @Miniclip, Turtlebeach and Green Man Gaming for helping us to level the playing field for people with physical disabilities all over the world.

Say hello to our September Spotlighted Streamer, @octarock.bsky.social! A long-time supporter of @specialeffect.org.uk, Octarock has been streaming for over 2500 days in a row! Find out more about their channel, their charitable efforts and their kitten cam: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/meet-oc...

Dome Keeper, Devour, Roboquest, Revenge of the Savage Planet, Gatekeeper, Besiege, Paradise Killer, Slime Rancher 2 and many more games are taking part in the #OneSpecialDay sale on Steam for one more day! Grab yourself a game and support SpecialEffect here: store.steampowered.com/sale/onespec...

Find the ghosts before they find you in Phasmophobia, uncover alien languages, flora, and fauna in No Man’s Sky and delve into the mysteries of Beacon Pines! There are two days left for you to pick up some new games and support SpecialEffect: store.steampowered.com/sale/onespec...

I shall be taking part in the 26km #OneSpecialWalk from West Ham to Wembley. If you’re able to donate anything at all to my justgiving page it is massively appreciated! 🙏❤️ www.justgiving.com/page/robin-b...

Pick up For The King II today on Steam and your purchase will help @specialeffect.org.uk give the gift of gaming back to people with physical disabilities all over the world! You'll also be saving 60% off! store.steampowered.com/app/1676840/...

There’s just over two weeks until the inaugural #OneSpecialWalk taking place in London on Friday, October 3rd! Sign up today to walk our fully accessible 25KM or 13KM routes and help us support physically disabled people around the world: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-specia...

“When we make play possible for everyone, we unlock the true power of games — to connect, to include, and to have fun.” We’re delighted to announce Electronic Arts as the Headline Sponsor for our inaugural #OneSpecialWalk, taking place in London on Oct 3! www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/electro...

“When we make play possible for everyone, we unlock the true power of games — to connect, to include, and to have fun.” We’re delighted to announce Electronic Arts as the Headline Sponsor for our inaugural #OneSpecialWalk, taking place in London on Oct 3! www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/electro...

Take to the trails in MAVRIX, create the wildlife park of your dreams in Let’s Build a Zoo or simply try to survive in The Walking Dead! So many incredible games are supporting SpecialEffect during the #OneSpecialDay sale on Steam, so check them out: store.steampowered.com/sale/onespec...

Gaming is so powerful as a form of escapism, a lifeline to communities and friends, and a way to experience things that a physically disabled gamer may not get to experience IRL. Meet Lucy, who we’ve had the privilege of helping for years!

It’s #NationalVideoGamesDay and we’re celebrating by checking out the #OneSpecialDay sale on Steam with an ALL-DAY LIVESTREAM! Head over to Twitch now as we check out Her Majesty’s Spiffing, Paradise Killer, Phasmophobia and Thank Goodness You’re Here! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

It’s #NationalVideoGamesDay and we’re celebrating by checking out the #OneSpecialDay sale on Steam with an ALL-DAY LIVESTREAM! Head over to Twitch now as we check out Her Majesty’s Spiffing, Paradise Killer, Phasmophobia and Thank Goodness You’re Here! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

Great news, Keepers!  If you pick up Dome Keeper today on Steam and your purchase will help @specialeffect.org.uk give the gift of gaming back to people with physical disabilities all over the world!  #OneSpecialDay  🔗 store.steampowered.com/news/app/163...

A selection of great ganes, discounted, raising money for the amazing @specialeffect.org.uk - it’s a win win store.steampowered.com/sale/onespec...

Own our game and support a worthwhile cause in the process 🧡 Purchase the Deluxe Charity Edition RIGHT NOW, in collaboration with @specialeffect.org.uk 🤝 Shop here 👉 r-l.co/steam_tw

The #OneSpecialDay sale on Steam is LIVE! From No Man’s Sky to Peppa Pig, this sale has games for everyone and every purchase supports our work levelling the playing field for physically disabled gamers all over the world. Check out the awesome titles here: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/the-one...

We’re walking 2.5 million steps (Land’s End ➡️ John o’ Groats) to support @specialeffect.org.uk and their life-changing work for disabled gamers 💙 Every step gets us closer to #OneSpecialDay on 3rd October 🎉 Cheer us on and support if you can 🙌 Donate here 👉 bit.ly/FLOneSpecialDay2025 👈

This Saturday, @sean.tcgs.co and @mat.tcgs.co (along with members of our wonderful Discord community) are running the Tatton 5k & 10k to raise money for @specialeffect.org.uk! Donate now at www.justgiving.com/page/tcgs-ru... Sign up and join us on the day: www.runthrough.co.uk/event/tatton...

Live on Twitch this Friday, SpecialEffect Paige will be joined by a host of special guests, checking out some of the incredible games in the #OneSpecialDay sale on Steam! Here's a few hints as to what they'll be playing: 👑💗👻🐄 Follow us today: www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...

Want to buy some new games AND help physically disabled people all over the world to keep gaming? Our annual #OneSpecialDay Sale on Steam kicks off on Thursday 11 September, and with over 100 titles included in the event, here’s a few hints! 👻🚀🐖🚲🎲🦌

From 11th September at 6pm BST, DEVOUR will be on sale in partnership with @specialeffect.org.uk for #OneSpecialDay, benefitting those with physical disabilities. Enjoy a frighteningly good online co-op horror game and contribute to an incredibly worthwhile cause at the same time!

Two days until #OneSpecialDay 🔜 We're partnering with @specialeffect.org.uk to offer a limited-time, deluxe edition with EXCLUSIVE goodies while supporting those with physical disabilities worldwide 🧡 Sale starts Thursday, 1pm EST ⌛

Want to buy some new games AND help physically disabled people all over the world to keep gaming? Our annual #OneSpecialDay Sale on Steam kicks off on Thursday 11 September, and with over 100 titles included in the event, here’s a few hints! 👻🚀🐖🚲🎲🦌

Best of luck to the incredible team running for SpecialEffect today during the #GreatNorthRun! We’ll be cheering for you all the way!

Do you receive any time to use for charitable efforts from your employer? Consider using it to join us for #OneSpecialWalk on October 3rd, 2025, and help us level the playing field for physically disabled people around the world!

Join our team! We’re looking for a Receptionist/Administrator to join us full-time at our office in Oxfordshire. You’ll be the first point of contact for the charity, instrumental to our work levelling the playing field. Read more and apply here: www.specialeffect.org.uk/ways-you-can...

“It’s 100% been one of the best things we’ve discovered through the last ten months for both his mental health and his thirst for learning.” We’ve been working with Felix to help him keep up with his school life through our Bubblebusters project! www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/felix-k...

It's-a me! A new game access post on Mario Kart World! Check out our latest video all about the in-game assists and controls available in games! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWTI...

WARNING: DUCKS INCLUDED 🦆 1 week until the #GreatNorthRun! It’s my 2nd of 3 charity runs this year for @specialeffect.org.uk. Please consider donating anything you can via the link below, and help change lives 💙🧡 www.justgiving.com/page/christ-...

“It’s 100% been one of the best things we’ve discovered through the last ten months for both his mental health and his thirst for learning.” We’ve been working with Felix to help him keep up with his school life through our Bubblebusters project! www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/felix-k...

It's-a me! A new game access post on Mario Kart World! Check out our latest video all about the in-game assists and controls available in games! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWTI...

New GameAccess post and video alert! This time we’ve taken a look at the accessibility options in Nuclear Blaze, from Deepnight Games.

Sign up today and join over 150 incredible SpecialEffect supporters taking part in #OneSpecialWalk this October! Along the route there will be an array of activations, rest stops and photo opportunities with lots to be announced in the run up to the event! bit.ly/OneSpecialWa...

Regular giving is one of the most powerful ways to support our work and make a lasting difference. By setting up a monthly donation, you’ll help us provide consistent, lifelong support to those who need it most and reach even more people in need. Sign up: specialeffect.enthuse.com/donatemonthl...

New GameAccess post and video alert! This time we’ve taken a look at the accessibility options in Nuclear Blaze, from Deepnight Games.

“Where there’s a will there’s a way! I couldn’t have done this without the… help of the team at SpecialEffect.” We’ve helped Sheree spend hours in the world of Assassins Creed: Valhalla using a chin joystick setup! www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/sherees...

SpecialEffect John, Tom and Nick are at Gamescom this week! Be sure to say hello if you see them, and ask about our work!

“They give you that ability to make friends, especially for people like myself… who don’t get the chance to go out and socialise too often.” Say hi to Lucy, who SpecialEffect have helped to get back into her favourite games! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjAa...

From West Ham to Wembley, we're so excited to announce the inaugural One Special Walk! On Friday 3 Oct join us for the 25KM or 13KM walk, both accessible routes, and you'll help raise vital funds and awareness for our life-changing work. Sign up here: bit.ly/OneSpecialWa...

SpecialEffect Paige is virtually attending #ECM today, running the Paige Fight station! Come along, learn about SpecialEffect's work, and challenge her to some games!

Hello! Bonjour! Konnichiwa! Hallo! ¡Hola! We're working on spreading the word about SpecialEffect in as many languages as possible, starting with subtitles in English, French, Japanese, German and Spanish! Subscribe to our YouTube to help us reach 10K subscribers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZgV...

We’re blown away by the support we were shown during 10K Your Way in July and are so proud to announce that over £50,000 was raised for our vital, lifechanging, work! Thank you so much to everyone involved, check out our latest post for highlights: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/10k-you...

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 💙

It’s #WorldCatDay, and we’d love to introduce you all to just four of the wonderful cats of SpecialEffect! Rhea, Waffles, Susie and Flame the Night Ninja!

“They give you that ability to make friends, especially for people like myself… who don’t get the chance to go out and socialise too often.” Say hi to Lucy, who SpecialEffect have helped to get back into her favourite games! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjAa...

We’re heading to Gamescom and couldn’t be more excited to connect with our friends and supporters out there! If you’d like to chat with our team, email [email protected] or message a team member to arrange a meeting!