Thursday, March 10, 2011

Cameron opened the first gaming center in the United Kingdom

During today David Cameron, British Prime Minister has opened in Witney in Oxfordshire, the first game center in the United Kingdom. The center, run by SpecialEffect, charitable organization child, was inaugurated with the patron Matt Hampson, will aim to offer the opportunity to get in touch with the world of technology, helping the kids with disabilities to approach the game .

Interviewed by our English colleagues Cameron said: "The work of SpecialEffect combines three things that are very close to my heart: helping the disabled, to use technology in an innovative way and nationalize the social duties." "The new center will improve the quality of life of many disabled people in the UK and we continue to support SpecialEffect.

Hampson, a former English rugby player-21, now paralyzed, said: Many disabled people like me want to discover the benefits of video games and technology can provide in terms of socialization, rehabilitation, and of course fun. Now these people will benefit from a specialized center that will help in this area.

"Andy Payne, chairman of UKIE, added:" I think Cameron has been a great inspiration for finding the time to come here and recognize the exemplary work that these guys are doing here. " Michael Rawlinson, managing director of UKIE He added: "What is incredible deals SpecialEffect and reflects the commitment of the Industry in trying to make the game a benefit for everyone." "I think David Cameron is firmly convinced that the videogame industry can play an important role in helping young people and the disabled." Dr.

Mick Donegon, head of SpecialEffect then concluded by stressing the importance of this day: "I perceive clearly the support of David, his contribution was essential to increase the credibility of our project." Today's was therefore a historic day for the UK and we for our part, we can only hope that, sooner or later, this kind of initiative can take hold in Italy.

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