Personal Care Assistance Do you or a loved one need help with everyday activities? From a few hours a week of grooming help, to more services to fit your needs, we are here.
Learn More
Independent Living Services Independence First has more than forty programs and workshops that are often necessary to help a person live independently in the community. We also have programs and workshops that are fun, creative, and educational.
Business Services Build your business by opening your doors to more customers, diversifying...
Gaming helps us create connections, make friends, and build community. Independence First is proud to offer gaming and adaptive gaming equipment to share with our community including peer support.
The program will be run by Assistive Technology Specialist, Cortez Washington. We asked Cortez why he’s been so excited about the upcoming eGaming nights. He said, “I’m excited to provide this space for gaming for people from all walks of life. We are coming up on 5 years since the COVID pandemic first broke and for many of us, community is vital to our livelihood. Being able to provide a space to cultivate that is huge for me. Growing up, me and my friends would huddle around the TV and play games from early morning to late at night and that’s how we first developed the long-standing relationships we have now. I know that a lot of relationship building is now done more in digital spaces, but there’s something unique to the experience of being in person with others, enjoying each other’s company, and connecting over shared interests. This helps with feeling less alone in the world but can also aid in the self-discovery journey we are all on.”
We hope everyone who joins our eGaming events will feel the same connection as Cortez!
While at our eGaming nights, participants will be able to use the following equipment:
Xbox console
Adapted Xbox controllers
Games
PlayStation console
PlayStation Access controllers
Other adaptive gaming technology:
GlassOuse hands-free controllers
Quadstick
Switches, joysticks
...and more adaptive equipment in our lending library!
In closing, Cortez would like to say, “Please come out, make some friends, and above all, keep gaming!”
Click here to join us for eGaming at Independence First!
Cortez Washington smiling in front of gaming equipment