by Arts of Life, Inc.
Arts of Life, founded in 2000 in Chicago, was the first programme in the city to provide employment in the arts for adults with developmental disabilities. A MacArthur Foundation grantee, Arts of Life operates studios in Chicago's West Town neighbourhood and suburban Glenview, supporting around 65 artists who receive monthly stipends and bonuses from art sales.
Artists attend open studio sessions and work from individualized project plans, with one-to-one visual arts instruction available to develop skills and practice. The affiliated Circle Contemporary—Chicago's only gallery dedicated to exhibiting artists with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities—provides professional exhibition opportunities alongside shows in broader venues.
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Chicago metropolitan area who want to develop and sustain professional careers in the visual arts.
Music and Memory trains care facilities and families to create personalised playlists for people with dementia and other cognitive conditions, helping them reconnect with memories, reduce anxiety, and improve quality of life. Over 5,800 organisations across the US and internationally have been certified in their programme since 2010.
Music and Memory Inc.
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a customisable gaming hub designed for players with limited mobility. With 19 external input ports and broad compatibility across Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, it lets users connect switches, joysticks, and buttons in any configuration that works for their body.
Microsoft Xbox
SpecialEffect is a UK charity that helps physically disabled people play video games by adapting controllers and using eye-tracking technology. They provide free expert assessments, custom setups, and developer tools — including EyeMine for eye-controlled Minecraft and Eye Gaze Games for browser-based play.
SpecialEffect
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