Episode 7: Levelling the playing field with Dr. Mick Donegan

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In this episode, I’m joined by Special Effect Founder and BAFTA winner Dr. Mick Donegan. Mick shares the highs and lows of his transformational work, the walls he and his team have broken through and stories of some of the lives they’ve changed. Mick’s unflinching commitment to helping people bridge the gap between their potential and their physical ability through gaming has changed the way many people think about disability and the games industry too. Come join us.

About Dr. Mick:
Dr Mick Donegan is the Founder and CEO of UK-based gaming charity Special Effect. He has been at the forefront of new technology for people living with disabilities for more than 20 years and has a background in practice-based work as a teacher and an Assistive Technology Specialist. He founded Special Effect in 2007, which uses specialised technology to enhance access to video games and creative self-expression for people with a wide range of disabilities. Special Effect’s One Special Day brings together the games industry every year and has raised more than XX dollars to support gamers with disabilities.

Dr. Mick’s LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mick-donegan-specialeffect-9709734/

Special Effect
https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/

About Deborah:
Deborah Mensah-Bonsu is the founder of Games for Good, which focuses on harnessing the power of video games and the video game industry for social impact and climate action. She consults for console and mobile studios, NGOs and the United Nations Environment Programme. She thrives on collaborating to create healthier cultures, products and communities and has worked with some of the most influential names in games and entertainment.

Deborah’s LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-mensah-bonsu/

Find more stories and get in touch:
games-for-good.com/podcast

Host: Deborah Mensah-Bonsu
Producer: Panji Kaonga
Illustration: Jordan Stephensen