So, in May,
I wrote about Microsoft
releasing the first licensed adaptive controller for its console. I told you about playing with friends back in
the day, and being able to land the combos my friends readily landed, because I
couldn’t make my fingers move the way they needed on the evermore complicated
controllers. Now, it’s within reach.
The last
week, I’ve been seeing this commercial playing on various channels:
Doing some
research, the little big man at the control’s helm’s Owen Simmons, a 9-year-old
who was born with a rare genetic disorder called Escobar Syndrome.
Admittedly,
I haven’t heard of Escobar Syndrome, I don’t think. According to Rarediseases.info,
“Multiple pterygium syndrome, Escobar type is characterized by webbing of skin
(pterygium) and a lack of muscle movement (akinesia) that occur before birth.
The pterygium typically affect the neck, fingers, elbows, and/or knees. Individuals
with multiple pterygium syndrome, Escobar type may also develop a restriction
of the joints, known as arthrogryposis, a sideways curve of the spine
(scoliosis), and distinctive facial features.”
The cripness’s
irrelevant, honestly. Play on, Big Man!
Be good to
each other.
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