Inclusive Play Foundations™

Building Safe, Accessible & Inclusive Gaming Spaces for Everyone

What Is Inclusive Play Foundations™?

Inclusive Play Foundations™ is a free, comprehensive educational program created by The Inclusion Arcade (WSEGL Canada) to help families, educators, libraries, and community organizations build safe, accessible, and inclusive gaming environments.

This course goes beyond hardware and accessibility checklists. It focuses on human-centered design, real-world implementation, and sustainable inclusion — whether play happens at home, in a school, at a library, or in a public community space.

Inclusive play is not a feature. It is a framework.

Why This Program Exists

Many gaming environments unintentionally exclude people due to:

• Physical, sensory, or cognitive barriers

• One-size-fits-all design assumptions

• Lack of safety planning

• Limited understanding of adaptive technology

• Cost and funding misconceptions

Inclusive Play Foundations™ was created to remove those barriers by giving people practical knowledge, trusted resources, and real-world guidance.

This program is built from lived experience, public education work, and years of adaptive gaming advocacy across Canada and the United States.

Who This Course Is For

Inclusive Play Foundations™ is designed for:

• Families & Caregivers
  Looking to create safe, inclusive gaming spaces at home

• Educators & Schools
  Supporting inclusive learning and play through technology

• Libraries & Community Centers
  Building accessible public gaming and learning environments

• Disability & Accessibility Organizations
  Seeking sustainable, dignified inclusion models

• Healthcare & Support Professionals
  Exploring adaptive play as a tool for engagement and well-being

• Funders, Partners & Decision-Makers
  Evaluating inclusive gaming as accessibility infrastructure

No technical background is required.

What You’ll Learn

The course is structured across five comprehensive modules, covering:

• What inclusive play really means (beyond accessibility features)

• Creating physically, digitally, and emotionally safe gaming spaces

• Adaptive gaming tools and accessibility technologies

• Designing for neurodiversity and cognitive access

• Trusted resources and family-friendly gaming databases

• Equipment that supports inclusive play — and what to avoid

• Seating, displays, audio, mounting, and spatial layout

• Power, reliability, and public-space readiness

• Multi-user and reset-ready systems

• How to justify funding and request grants or equipment

This is not a product list. It is a decision-making framework.

Why Inclusive Play Matters

Inclusive gaming supports:

• Confidence and independence

• Social connection and belonging

• Mental health and well-being

• Skill development and self-advocacy

• Safe exploration and creativity

For many individuals, adaptive and inclusive gaming is not optional, it is the difference between participation and exclusion.

Built for Real-World Use

Inclusive Play Foundations™ was designed for:

• Home environments

• Schools and classrooms

• Libraries and public spaces

• Community events and expos

• Shared, multi-user setups

It addresses real operational challenges,  like fatigue, setup time, safety, staffing, power reliability, and funding, not just theory.

Free & Accessible

This course is offered free of charge as part of The Inclusion Arcade’s commitment to equitable access and community education.

Our goal is to ensure families and organizations can learn, plan, and build inclusive play spaces without financial barriers.

Access the Course

The full Inclusive Play Foundations™ course is hosted through our learning platform and accessible via Access Inclusive Play Foundations™

Or head directly to linktr.ee/inclusionarcade and click on the ENROLL NOW on the Course Link at the top of the page. 

All modules are self-paced and available immediately.

About The Inclusion Arcade (WSEGL Canada)

The Inclusion Arcade (formerly Warriors & Survivors eSports Gaming Lounge, WSEGL Canada) is a federally registered Canadian nonprofit dedicated to inclusive, adaptive gaming and digital community building.

Through public events, partnerships, and education, The Inclusion Arcade works to remove barriers to play and create spaces where everyone belongs.

Get Involved

If you’re interested in:

• Partnering with The Inclusion Arcade

• Supporting inclusive gaming initiatives

• Donating equipment or funding

• Bringing Inclusive Play Foundations™ to your organization

Inclusive Play Starts With Access

Learn how to build gaming spaces that are safe, inclusive, and sustainable for everyone.