by RPG Research
RPG Research maintains the world's largest free and open knowledgebase on the therapeutic and recreational effects of role-playing games in tabletop, live-action, electronic, and hybrid formats. Founded by Hawke Robinson — recognised as the Grandfather of Therapeutic Gaming — the organisation has been delivering RPG community programmes across six continents since 1977.
The site provides research summaries, evidence-based guidance, and programme frameworks for using tabletop RPGs with disabled and neurodivergent populations. Topics are mapped to WHO International Classification of Functioning codes, with recommended approaches drawn from the Recreational Therapy Handbook of Practice. The knowledgebase covers autism spectrum, ADHD, senior adults in cognitive decline, brain injury recovery, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and brain-computer interface accessibility for paralysed players, among many other populations.
RPG Research is a resource for recreation therapists, occupational therapists, educators, carers, and disabled individuals interested in using tabletop RPGs as a therapeutic or social recreation tool. It is especially relevant for practitioners supporting neurodivergent, physically disabled, and cognitively impaired populations of all ages.
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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