We know how challenging it can be for parents and carers to help their visually impaired children enjoy gaming safely. It can feel overwhelming figuring out which games are accessible, how to set up controls, or how to manage chat and spending safely. Many families have told us how confusing it can be to get started, work out which tools are accessible and keep their children safe whilst having fun.
This session is designed to make it easier. We’ll give you clear, practical steps you can use at home and show you what has worked for other families, so your child can enjoy gaming safely and confidently.
Who This Session Is For:
This event is for parents and carers of visually impaired children who want to:
- Understand how games and consoles can be set up to make gaming easier
- Keep their child safe online without taking away the fun
- Get practical tips that work at home
- Learn from expert VI gamers
What We’ll Cover
During the session, we will explore:
- Accessibility features in modern games and consoles and how to use them
- Simple setup tips to make games easier to play
- How to manage sensory and communication challenges while gaming
- Digital safety tools you can use, including privacy settings, chat controls, spending limits, reporting and blocking functions
- Clear steps on setting boundaries that work for your family
Each session includes plenty of time for a Q&A, so please be sure to include your questions in the registration to be addressed by our panel of experts.
Meet Our Panel:
- Mathew Allcock – The Wobbly Gamer – Gamer, content creator, and accessibility consultant.
- James Kyle – RNIB Social Action Community Coordinator and Accessible Gaming Community Group Facilitator.
This session will give you practical, step-by-step tips to keep your child safe online while having fun. You’ll also learn from the questions and experiences of other parents, helping you feel more confident in supporting your child to game safely. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a clear plan and resources you can put into action at home, so gaming can be both fun and safe for your child.
After the event, we will share detailed resources as well as a recording of the panel talk to listen back to and help you every step of the way.
You’ll need to register for the session before 11 am on the day of the event. This deadline is in place to help safeguard our online events. If you miss this deadline, please contact info@look-uk.org on the understanding that we cannot guarantee your participation.
Please note that there’s limited capacity for live attendees. When registering, let us know if you’d like to join the live event or simply receive the resources afterwards.
Don’t miss this chance to gain expert advice, ask questions, and connect with other parents and carers! Sign up today!
This session will be recorded and published on podcasting platforms, so if you contribute during the session, you consent to appear in the recording.
Meet the Event Facilitator
Elin Williams – LOOK Events Manager
I am the Events Manager at LOOK; I began as a volunteer mentor sharing my lived experience of VI with others. I am registered blind due to a condition called Lebers Congenital Amaurosis and Nystagmus. I’m a Braille and screen reader user and have just light perception now.
I grew up with sighted parents, siblings and wider family, but now at home, I live with my husband, who is also blind, my guide dog and our chaotic cat.
Meet the Guest Speakers
Mathew Allcock – The Wobbly Gamer
Mathew is a visually impaired gamer, content creator and accessibility consultant. He has spoken to families and professionals across the UK about how accessible gaming can help visually impaired young people take part in play, leisure and community.
Mathew brings his lived experience to the session, sharing practical guidance, insights, and strategies for making gaming accessible, enjoyable, and safe for visually impaired children.
Matthew recently teamed up with his podcast co-host and friend, Cameron, to host an epic 24-hour non-stop Gameathon! From gaming sessions to exciting competitions and giveaways, it was a marathon of fun, all to raise money for LOOK.
If you’d like to support their efforts and make a difference, you can donate to Matthew’s JustGiving page by clicking the button below.
James Kyle – RNIB Community & Accessible Gaming Lead
James Kyle is a Community Connection Coordinator with the RNIB Scotland, where he supports people with sight loss to connect, socialise, and engage with accessible gaming. He plays a lead role in running RNIB’s Visually Impaired Gaming Group, an online community that brings together blind and partially sighted gamers from across Scotland, Northern Ireland and beyond to share experiences, build friendships and advocate for greater accessibility in mainstream games and platforms.
At RNIB, James champions inclusion in play and digital leisure, helping to create a safe, welcoming space where people of all gaming experience levels can enjoy video games together. Under his coordination, the gaming group has become a valued hub for peer support, community connection and practical exploration of accessibility features — from menu narration and high-contrast UI settings to scalable interfaces and audio support — and has contributed to awareness and dialogue between players and the wider gaming industry.
James speaks from lived experience and community leadership, combining a deep personal passion for gaming with a clear focus on empowering others to take part confidently and safely. His work highlights how digital inclusion and accessible design within play can foster independence, social connection and participation for people with sight loss and other access needs.
LOOK offers a wide range of resources to support parents and carers as they navigate their child’s sight loss journey. From mental health support and self-advocacy skills to money management and more, our extensive database provides practical guidance every step of the way.