Music and Role-Playing Game Research & Community
Role-playing gaming since 1977, researching RPG effects since 1983, implementing in educational settings since 1985, and in therapeutic settings since 2004, across 5 continents.
Since 1977 we've been Improving lives through the power of music & role-playing games. International research & community programs. Encouraging all game developers to "Begin with accessibility & inclusiveness in mind". Donate today! RPG Research's founder, Hawke Robinson, has been called "the grandfather of therapeutic gaming... tracking and involved in the therapeutic and educational application of role-playing games longer than anyone else.” –Adam Johns, Game to Grow, Executive Director, Lead Facilitator. RPG Research consists of a VERY diverse group of volunteers across age, ethnicity, orientation, culture, profession, income, neurotypes, visible & non-visible ableness, 5 continents, and more!
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Video Introduction to RPG Research
Improving Lives Through The Power of Accessible & Inclusive Music, Role-playing Games, Research, & Community Programs since 1977.
About RPG Research
We are a non-profit international community of researchers, volunteers, & other organizations, collaborating to help people heal & improve their quality of life. We work with diverse populations around the world, providing accessible & inclusive, collaborative, research-supported programs, using experiential intervention modalities, including cooperative music and role-playing games.
Our Public Programs Schedule
More about RPG Research
RPG Research is a non-profit charitable research and human services organization.
Fast Facts:
- Involved with RPGs since 1977
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Researching RPG effects since 1983.
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Providing programs in schools since 1985.
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Providing programs in therapeutic settings since 2004.
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Online open research repository since 2004.
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We are a 501(c)3 non-profit.
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100% volunteer staff.
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More than 50 volunteer staff members across multiple continents.
Our Accessible & Inclusive Programs
Our programs include:
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Accessibility & inclusiveness advocacy, outreach, and training
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ADHD
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At-risk youth
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Autism Spectrum (ASD/PDD)
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Brain Injury
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Cerebral Palsy (CP)
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DD/DI
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Depression
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Drum circle facilitation training workshops
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Game Master training workshops
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Gifted & Talented children
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Incarcerated populations
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Long-term care faciities
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Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
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Rehabilitation facilities
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Trauma and PTSD
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Social skills development
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Social phobias
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Substance dependency rehabilitation transition
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Various Alternative School Programs
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200+ research questions
How Can You Help?
You can help by:
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Joining the overall community and sharing your perspectives and experience
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Register to be included in future research studies
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Participating in, and helping setup, community programs
Join the Community
Share Your Perspective & Data
Volunteer Application
Donate or Contribute in Other Ways
Learn Even More About RPG Research
How Do We Make A Difference?
- Testimonials about our programs.
Locally and globally we are making a real impact on lives. We run weekly programs for the community helping at-risk youth, Autism spectrum youth and adults, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and many others. Globally our volunteers span multiple continents spreading the reach of our programs, in addition to our may broadcasts per week on Youtube and Twitch, helping spread the information.
Contact Information
- RPG Research
- US Toll-free: (833) RPG-INFO (774-4636)
- Local/SMS Text: (509) 508-7630
- http://www.rpgresearch.com
- Email: info at rpgresearch dot com
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/rpgresearch
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/rpgresearch
- Office: 1312 North Monroe Street, Suite #114 (by appointment only).
- Spokane, Washington 99201, USA.
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