This GivingTuesday, help us transform therapy into play. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to our generous partner, Safeguard Maintenance Corporation, up to $25,000!
We’re creating specialized gaming services where occupational therapy becomes an adventure: Adaptive controllers and customized equipment let everyone play, and transform, on their own terms.
Why Adaptive Gaming Matters
Imagine therapy that feels like play. At Kennedy Krieger, children, teens, and adults are rediscovering joy through adaptive gaming—powered by eye-tracking software, custom controllers, and inclusive technology that transforms treatment into fun.
Your support helps us:
- Create a dedicated adaptive gaming room
- Seamlessly integrate gaming into occupational and speech-language therapy
- Provide customized equipment tailored to each patient’s unique needs
About Our Assistive Technology Department
Kennedy Krieger’s Assistive Technology Department empowers individuals of all ages to live, learn, and play through innovative tools and personalized care. Our expert team—including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and recreation specialists—works collaboratively to embed technology into therapy plans that meet each patient’s goals.
This year, we’re proud to introduce adaptive gaming as a skilled assistive technology service, which means:
- Gaming becomes a purposeful part of therapy
- It’s fully integrated into occupational and speech-language sessions
- It fosters independence, inclusion, and emotional well-being
We’re ensuring every patient can experience the healing power of play, assisted by technology ranging from eye-tracking systems to custom-built controllers.
Real Moments of Impact
- A teenager who recently experienced paralysis raced through Mario Kart—steering with gentle puffs of air into a Quadstick controller. Her siblings watched in awe as her joy and confidence lit up the room.
- A child with limited mobility discovered the thrill of play again using a customized Xbox Adaptive Controller—building skills that will help him navigate his wheelchair.
- Siblings reconnected through shared laughter, a controller, and a screen—rekindling their bond through gaming, while their loved one receives care at Kennedy Krieger.
These are the breakthroughs your gift makes possible.
Your Impact… DOUBLED!
- $50 → NOW $100
Helps fund a new adaptive game, opening doors to inclusive play. - $100 → NOW $200
Provides a specialized switch controller that empowers accessible gaming. - $250 → NOW $500
Supports a 3D printer for custom modifications, tailoring tech to individual needs.
Every dollar you give today will be doubled to bring joy, confidence and healing to our patients.