Empowered Esports
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is organizing monthly community video gaming nights for individuals with physical disabilities living in the community. These events will feature multiple video gaming stations with PlayStation, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC consoles that participants can use to game together. There will also be friendly competitions during the events with prizes! Accessible gaming equipment will be available for individuals who experience challenges using standard controllers. Additionally, those who have difficulty accessing a standard controller can register for a free adaptive gaming evaluation by an experienced clinician and have the opportunity to receive adaptive gaming equipment at no cost to themselves or their families. These sessions will take place every month, see below for the dates and times of the events.
GAMING NIGHTS INCLUDE
Six gaming stations set up with PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch 2, VR, and PC consoles for multiplayer gaming
Organized video gaming competitions with $100 worth of prizes
Standard and accessible video gaming controllers available for participants to try and use
The ability to sign up for free adaptive gaming evaluations by experienced clinicians
The opportunity to receive adaptive gaming equipment to take home free of cost
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Sign up by selecting the date(s) you would like to attend!
If you would like to participate in an adaptive gaming assessment, please specify in the form provided while signing up.
WHERE ARE EVENTS?
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8 2025
2PM - 5PM
SATURDAY DECEMBER 13 2025
2PM - 5PM
SATURDAY JANUARY 10 2025
2PM - 5PM
Please email redepenningd@upmc.edu for questions.
These events were made possible by a generous grant from the Craig H. Nielson Foundation
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Anyone in the community living with a physical disability is able to come and participate in these events. Individuals of all ages are welcome to come to participate in the event.
FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR OWN CONTROLLER!