Competition and camaraderie were key ingredients at a themed fun day organised by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
The event was specifically for youngsters with the genetic condition Muscular Dystrophy and took place at The Nook.
It celebrated the power of play to connect, inspire and uplift, and seven children had a chance to immerse themselves in their favourite virtual worlds, compete in friendly tournaments and enjoy interactive experiences tailored to their needs.
The youngsters were joined by Dan Brand from the charity Lifelites, which provides the latest assistive and inclusive technology to children’s hospice and palliative care centres across Britain and Ireland.
It helps children and young people play, create, communicate and express themselves, connecting with the people they love and the world around them.
Lifelites provided a package of equipment and specialist training during a special celebration tea party last November.
“The children enjoyed different gaming-themed activities throughout the day, especially the afternoon session on gaming and adaptive technology,” said EACH Nurse Charlotte Pipe.
“Dan demonstrated different adaptive controllers, which can be operated with switches so as the children’s physical skills change, there are still ways to continue with their much-loved gaming.
“The day was all about joy, inclusion, and escapism, and gaming is more than just entertainment.
“For many children, it’s a way to socialise, express themselves and experience freedom.”
