by Creative Growth Art Center
Founded in 1973 in Oakland, California by Florence and Elias Katz, Creative Growth Art Center is the world's first independent art center for artists with disabilities and has spent over five decades helping hundreds of artists build internationally recognized careers. Its 50th anniversary was celebrated in a national CBS Sunday Morning segment spotlighting the transformative power of inclusion and creativity.
Creative Growth provides open studio access to 140 artists exploring painting, drawing, printmaking, woodwork, ceramics, fiber arts, fashion design, rug making, mixed media, and digital arts, supported by professional artist staff. Works are exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide and sold through the center's online store, with the majority of proceeds returned to artists.
Adults with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities — particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area — who are pursuing professional-level artistic careers and seeking recognition within mainstream contemporary art contexts.
Music and Memory trains care facilities and families to create personalised playlists for people with dementia and other cognitive conditions, helping them reconnect with memories, reduce anxiety, and improve quality of life. Over 5,800 organisations across the US and internationally have been certified in their programme since 2010.
Music and Memory Inc.
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a customisable gaming hub designed for players with limited mobility. With 19 external input ports and broad compatibility across Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, it lets users connect switches, joysticks, and buttons in any configuration that works for their body.
Microsoft Xbox
SpecialEffect is a UK charity that helps physically disabled people play video games by adapting controllers and using eye-tracking technology. They provide free expert assessments, custom setups, and developer tools — including EyeMine for eye-controlled Minecraft and Eye Gaze Games for browser-based play.
SpecialEffect
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