Gaming has always held a special power: connection, escape, and empowerment. But for the almost 1.3 billion people worldwide living with a disability, that power has sometimes been out of reach. This barrier isn't just technological—it's cultural. Thankfully, the tides are turning. A growing wave of advocates is flooding the industry with demands for inclusive design, empathy, representation, and the freedom to play in a way that suits them best.

For decades, video games have been a medium of escapism, transporting players to fantastical worlds filled with adventure, mystery, and exploration. However, these virtual landscapes often lacked authentic representation of the players themselves.