See titles curated by communities at Microsoft
As long as games, movies, and TV series existed, people with disabilities and who are neurodiverse are among the talented people to create, provide the talent, and consume the content. Microsoft Store on Windows visitors can find disability and neurodiversity community picks at any time by searching for âdisability,â âneurodiversity,â and related terms. Titles reflect the creative spirit and experiences of people who are neurodiverse and people with disabilities related to chronic or complex illness, mobility, hearing, vision, speech, learning, and mental health.
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We connected with disability and neurodiversity communities at Microsoft to curate games, movies, and TV series that best showcase the various communitiesâ talents, experiences, and overall contributions.
GAMES
Citizen Sleeper
Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism, this game explores the complexity of a body that functions differentlyâŻthan the mind. In order to keep your artificial body alive, you must acquire technology that is high in demand and hard to come by, creating a playable experience that is parallel to the obstacles of having a disability in todayâs modern world.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Created in collaboration with neuroscientists and people who experience psychosis, this game follows the warrior, Senua. Players must overcome physical challenges, and those presented by Senuaâs mind.
Adios
Created by GB “Doc” Burford, Adios is a cinematic first-person game about sticking to a complicated decision.
Psychonauts 2
This fun action-platformer explores the psyche of its characters and is praised for its approach to mental health. Dr. Raffael Boccamazzo is an autism self-advocate and was consulted as a mental health expert.
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5 improved character creation options to include prosthetic limbs andâŻpronoun options. Accessibility features also include American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) support for in-game cinematics, a game speedâŻmodification setting, customizable subtitle options, High Contrast mode, Color Blindness mode, and more.âŻ
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MOVIES and TV
The Peanut Butter Falcon
Zak, a young man with Down syndrome, has only one dreamâto become a professional wrestler. With the help of his roommate in a state-run assisted-living facility, he escapes to begin his journey, meeting another man, Tyler, who is on the run from his crab-catching rivals. Tyler reluctantly agrees to help Zak all while his caretaker, Eleanor, seeks to safely return him to the facility. The men become fast friends as Zak learns a variety of life skills, making new friendships along the way. Will he achieve his dream or find something better on his journey?
Dealt
Prepare to be amazed and awestruck, yet inspired by the life and journey of Richard Turner, one of the world’s most revered card magicians. The documentary chronicles the troubled childhood and storied career of the 62-year-old. Dealt, the 2017 SXSW Film Festival’s Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature, perfectly details one man’s personal struggles and triumphs as one of the most respected in his game all while being a person who is blind.
A Quiet Place Part II
As the sequel to the blockbuster original, A Quiet Place Part II continues to follow the Abbott family and their nail-biting survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Inhabited by aliens without sight but an acute sense of hearing, the world is nearly wiped out of its population. The familyâs oldest daughter, Regan, uses her cochlear implant to develop a makeshift device to transmit high-frequency audio feedback through a portable microphone, warding off the deadly interlopers. Lauded for featuring a character that is deaf as a heroine and her use of American Sign Language (ASL), A Quiet Place Part II continues to be one of the horror-thriller genreâs most talked about movies in cinematic history.
Everything’s Gonna Be Okay
From the creator of âPlease Like Me,â Everythingâs Gonna Be Okay is a comedy series about a twenty-something man who is suddenly faced with becoming the guardian of his two teenage half-sisters at the behest of his terminally ill dad. While not trying to replace his father, the young entomologist tries his best to be there for his sisters while remaining his true, authentic self while encouraging them to discover their own path. The seriesâ well-written characters have been lauded for the showâs portrayal of neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ themes. The showâs lead and creator, Josh Thomas, is also a gay man with autism and ADHD.
Eternals
Having come to earth over 7,000 years ago, these heroes were set to protect humankind from deviants and now it’s their time to get in full gear and save the world. This star-studded team picks up where the Avengers left off after the snap felt around the world returned half of the population. Eternals went on to earn a Seal of Authentic Representation from the Ruderman Family Foundation for its portrayal of superhero Makkari who is deaf. Lauren Ridloff, who is deaf and Afro-Latina, continues to bring a cool, heroic depth to her characters (also known for âThe Walking Deadâ). As with any Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) adaptation, you can expect jaw-dropping action, witty repartee, and a deeper view in the all-up storyline you’ve grown to love and look forward to.
Interested in more movies and TV shows featuring creators, leads, education, history, and culture, plus family entertainment that showcase people with disabilities or neurodiversity? Check out this Microsoft Movies & TV collection.