by Dr. Michael James Heron
Meeple Like Us was launched in 2016 by Dr. Michael James Heron, a researcher at the University of Dundee. The site provides in-depth accessibility teardowns of popular modern board games, examining each across multiple disability categories. It also publishes the Tabletop Accessibility Guidelines — a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for game designers and publishers.
Each review examines a game's accessibility for colour blindness, visual impairment, physical manipulation requirements, cognitive load, emotional content, and socioeconomic barriers to access. Hundreds of games are covered, and a companion book — Tabletop Game Accessibility: Meeple Centred Design (Routledge) — extends the methodology further.
Disabled board gamers who want to know whether a specific game will work for them before purchasing, as well as game designers, publishers, and educators seeking evidence-based guidance on accessible game design.
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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