Accessibility for the Hampered Gamer

More attention than ever is being paid to the gamer with a temporary or permanent disability.    With eSports on the rise, an ergonomic setup is crucial for extended gaming sessions.    Here is help to know what to do — and what NOT to do.
http://www.1-hp.org/2016/10/28/esports-health-it-starts-with-ergonomics-and-posture/

Split keyboards are popular.  One maker of such devices explains the ergonomics of their layout.
https://gaming.kinesis-ergo.com/ergonomics/

Logitech's G13 programmable keypad is worth every penny.  Razer and other manufacturers also make keypads for gaming.  Check the "Customers Who Viewed This Viewed These Products" section on this page to find more.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G13-Programmable-Gameboard-Display/dp/B001NEK2GE

Here is how to set up and program the G13.

https://robots.net/tech/how-to-use-logitech-g13/

Here is how to open up the G13.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usnNdFSef7o

I don't advocate washing the inside but here's how.

https://jonamiki.com/2016/10/22/logitech-logicool-g13-cleaning-washing/

By the way, here's a tear-down for the Logitech G13.

https://www.fictiv.com/teardowns/logitech-g13-advanced-gameboard-teardown

Some gaming mice could be useful as well as they are programmable.  The products are legion.  Do your research to find one that will work for what you need.  Speaking of mice, there are some geared toward those who are left-handed now.  Again, do your research.  If possible, handle before buying.  These come in all sizes and some will fit in your hand better than others.
https://lefthandedgamingmice.xyz

Although the company is no longer in business and I cannot find any of their stock left online, the XtendPlay Ergonomic Adapter sounds like a great idea.  It might be possible to rig up something similar if you are handy.
http://www.coolthings.com/xtendplay-looks-comfy/

https://kotaku.com/5716759/review-xtendplay-works-for-extended-gaming-sessions

SquidGrip for the xBox One and PS4 are meant to increase grip over long play sessions but they might be of help.
https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Grips-High-Performance-Controller-Grips-Xbox/dp/B076GZMTDH/ref=dp_ob_title_vg

https://www.amazon.com/PS4-Squid-Grip-Playstation-NEW/dp/B01H66EQT6/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1519248214&sr=1-4&keywords=squid+grip+ps4

These PS4 and xBox One controllers are made for the one-handed gamer.
https://www.evilcontrollers.com/store/accessible-controllers.html

One Switch in the UK had a ton of online information, from news and articles to a shop selling disability standard switches and controllers (second link below).  They also list switch games.  Check the Menu to explore.
http://www.oneswitch.org.uk

http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/shop.php

Broadened Horizons sells (among other things) game controllers and parts.
http://www.broadenedhorizons.com/products/accessible-game-controls/game-converters?p=2

Quad Stick sells custom stick controllers for quadriplegics.
http://www.quadstick.com/shop/

Naughty Dog's video talks about how the company tackled accessibility issues in Uncharted 4.
http://game-accessibility.com/2016/06/06/uncharted-4-thiefs-end-new-adventure-video-game-accessibility/

There are organizations dedicated to helping more severely disabled gamers.  If you can contribute, please do.
http://www.ablegamers.org

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The Best (Worst?) Excuses for ESO -- And Life

The Solo MMO Player has decided--as a public service--to present some of excuses he's heard as to why a player can't put out DPS, tank, or do anything else in an instance.  Since as a society no one takes responsibility for much of anything, you may find these useful in life, not just in the game.

The FedX man just came

I had to change the baby's diaper

I was eating a tuna fish sandwich

My son was hitting my daughter over the head with a stick

The pizza delivery arrived

I had to look at the map/watch the instance on YouTube

The puppy started screaming

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