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Guide: August ‘25 IDD-Friendly Events+Activities
How AR + VR Are Transforming Life for IDD Individuals + How UESL Is Leading the Way
Celebrating the Grand Opening of 8th Unified Gaming + Technology Arena
UESL’s 1:3 Coach-to-Client Ratio is Transforming the Future for IDD Individuals
UESL at the SELPA Special Education Resource Fair
Championing Personalized Growth: The UESL Individualized Technology Education Plan (ITEP)
Massive Career + College Potential for IDD Gamers
How UESL’s Host Schools + Partnered Organizations Are Helping IDD Students Achieve Success Through Gaming + Tech Education
Study Associates Video Gaming With Better Cognitive Performance In Children
Beyond Entertainment: Video Games as Limitless Tools for the IDD Community
Guide: 10 IDD-Friendly + Inclusive Events in San Diego County This July 2025
A Video Game That Requires a Dr.’s Prescription
Celebrating Growth + Client Wins
Community Spotlight: University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Gamers in the Control Tower?✈️
Discover how the FAA is recruiting gamers for air traffic control roles, the science behind gaming skills in the workplace, and 2 career paths for IDD families + gamers.
UESL to Host Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Ninth Gaming + Technology Arena—First Ever in San Marcos
UESL partners with TERI Campus of Life to launch its first San Marcos gaming + technology arena, expanding inclusive esports programming for IDD families in North County San Diego. Join the Unified Esports League and TERI Campus of Life for the grand opening of a free, inclusive gaming + technology arena in San Marcos on July 10, 2025—demos, refreshments, and community connection await!
Unlocking New Possibilities: How VR Empowers Individuals with IDD
Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) is revolutionizing life skills + mental‐health support for individuals with IDD + special needs. Recent studies show 59.4% achieve 90% waste-sorting accuracy in just 10 VR sessions and significant anxiety + depression reductions (p < .01). Explore top games (Beat Saber, Job Simulator, Moss), practical setup tips, + actionable next steps to unlock confidence and independence.
Guide: June ‘25 IDD-Friendly Events+Activities
Discover 10 inclusive IDD + special needs friendly events in San Diego this June 2025. Get dates, locations, and registration links for fun activities.
Gaming + Autism: Study Shows Benefits of Play-Based Therapies
Harnessing the power of play and eye-tracking technology, this post explores how gaze-contingent video games blend autonomy, purpose, mastery, and social reinforcement to boost attention, perception, working memory, and social skills in individuals with autism.
UESL Receives Top Local Workplace Award for 2025 by Homebase
UESL is honored to be named a Top Local Workplace of 2025 by Homebase—thanks to our passionate coaching staff, dedicated client services team, and creative marketing crew. Their tireless work transforms lives and fuels our mission to build an inclusive, empowering esports community.