A Message From Executive Director Dr. Gary Birch: A Look Back on 42 Years of the Neil Squire Society
Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the Neil Squire Society, and I wanted to share a story from our early days (and a couple photos).
Thank You For Participating in National AccessAbility Week!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in National AccessAbility Week 2026! We saw an incredible show of support from individuals, schools, organizations, and communities across the country.
A Decade of Impact: Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change Program Celebrates 10 Years
Ten years ago, non-profit organization and Canadian leader in assistive technology, Neil Squire Society launched their Makers Making Change program which brings together community based makers and volunteers to create affordable, open‑source assistive technologies for people with disabilities.
MMC10: A Look Back at a Decade of Impact
Over the past 10 years, Makers Making Change has hosted over 1,800 build events, engaged 45,000 volunteers, and delivered over 30,000 devices to people with disabilities around the world. Our open-source assistive device library has over 200 designs for assistive technologies that anyone can make and customize, while our platform ensures that people with disabilities who need assistive technology connect with volunteer makers who can build them.
Welcome to National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)!
We’re excited to share our special NAAW presentation videos with you. Primarily geared towards school aged children, they are available to stream starting today. Feel free to watch an English or French video at a time that works best for your schedule. It’s a flexible resource designed to fit into your week.