by Dr. Michael Heron
Founded by Dr. Michael Heron, Meeple Like Us grew from a personal research project into an internationally recognised accessibility resource for the tabletop hobby. Although active publishing has concluded, the full archive of hundreds of structured accessibility teardowns is preserved online and freely searchable, and continues to be cited by librarians, game designers, and disability advocates worldwide.
Each teardown evaluates a board game across multiple disability dimensions—colour blindness, visual access, physical manipulation, cognitive load, communication demands, and emotional content—providing a scored verdict on how playable each title is for people with specific needs. The site also hosts broader essays on the state of accessibility across the tabletop games industry.
Disabled gamers researching which mainstream board games are genuinely playable without adaptation, librarians and recreation therapists building inclusive collections, and game designers who want to understand the real accessibility barriers present in published titles.
AbleGamers is a nonprofit that combats social isolation for people with disabilities through the power of gaming. They provide free custom adaptive controller setups, create developer resources for accessible game design, and run the Accessible Player Experiences (APX) programme to help studios build more inclusive games.
AbleGamers Charity
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
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