OnEvent: 10 Deaf Streamers Organize a Historic Charity Marathon
A ZEvent run by deaf creators? It didn't exist. Until now.
From April 3-6, 2026, ten French deaf streamers are gathering in Poitiers for OnEvent, a 4-day charity streaming marathon. The goal: raise funds for the FSCS association (Deaf Women, Citizens and Solidarity), and prove that inclusion in streaming isn't optional—it's essential.
What is OnEvent exactly?
OnEvent is a charity streaming marathon organized by Anthony Ferreira, himself a deaf streamer. For four days, ten deaf creators from across France will stream together from Poitiers.
📅 4-day marathon
April 3-6, 2026, in-person in Poitiers + online broadcast
🎮 10 deaf streamers
Creators from across France united for a unique event
💝 FSCS Association
All funds go to Deaf Women, Citizens and Solidarity
🌍 Hybrid format
In-person event in Poitiers with online streaming
This isn't just a gaming event. It's a statement: deaf creators exist, they have talent, and they deserve their place in major French streaming events.
Why OnEvent matters
Anthony Ferreira's observation
The founder of OnEvent doesn't mince words:
And he's right. When you look at the lineups of major French streaming events, how many deaf or hard-of-hearing creators do you see? Almost none.
Accessibility: streaming's forgotten child
The problem goes beyond representation. The streaming ecosystem simply isn't designed for accessibility:
OnEvent wants to change this mindset. As Anthony puts it: "Inclusion shouldn't be seen as a late adaptation, but as a founding principle."
The trigger: Paris Games Week
Anthony Ferreira shares that visiting Paris Games Week convinced him to launch the project:
"The public's energy, the impact of connections, and the potential of gaming events reinforced my conviction that a structured and ambitious project could emerge."
He saw that the French gaming community was capable of massive mobilization. So why not for an inclusive event, designed from the start for deaf creators?
What will happen during the 4 days
OnEvent won't be just another gaming marathon. Here's what's planned:
🎮 Gaming sessions
Live gameplay with community challenges and shared moments
🎯 Donation challenges
Viewers unlock challenges through donations, ZEvent-style
🤝 Discussion time
Conversations in FSL (French Sign Language) with interpretation for hearing viewers
📱 Native accessibility
Everything designed from the start for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers
Accessibility on Twitch: where are we now?
Since we're talking about deaf streamers, let's review the accessibility tools available on Twitch in 2026.
Automatic captions
Twitch has offered automatic captions for a few years, but it's up to the streamer to enable them:
| Tool | Type | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| OBS Captions Plugin | Free, OBS integrated | Easy to install |
| Stream Closed Captioner | Web tool | Real-time captions |
| Webcaptioner | Free alternative | OpenDyslexia font available |
The problem? According to a 2023 Reddit thread, less than 5% of streamers enable captions. And the quality of automatic transcriptions is lacking, especially with gaming vocabulary or regional accents.
What's still missing
How to follow and support OnEvent
How to participate
A broader message
OnEvent carries a message that goes beyond charity streaming:
It's a reminder for the entire Twitch community: inclusivity isn't a bonus, it's a standard to achieve.
And if OnEvent succeeds, it could inspire similar initiatives. A gaming ZEvent adapted for visually impaired viewers? A marathon for neurodivergent creators? The possibilities are endless.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anthony Ferreira, a French deaf streamer, founded the event after noticing the lack of representation of deaf creators in major streaming events.
FSCS (Deaf Women, Citizens and Solidarity) is an association working for the rights and autonomy of deaf women in France.
Absolutely not. The event is open to everyone. The goal is precisely to build bridges between the deaf community and the broader gaming public.
This is one of the event's strengths: accessibility will be built in from the start, most likely with captions and/or FSL interpretation.
If the streamer has enabled captions, you'll see a CC icon in the video player. Click it to display them. If the icon doesn't appear, the streamer hasn't enabled the feature.
Conclusion
From April 3-6, 2026, these ten deaf streamers will prove they have just as much talent, energy, and creativity as any creator. And they'll do it while raising funds for an important cause.
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