Birk’s Summer with Makers Making Change
Birk is a Product Design student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. This summer, he is working with Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program on a number of projects.
Nelson and Shawna Can Communicate Every Day with the LipSync
“We phone each other each night. Plus, she’s able to phone other people she knows, so she’s not as isolated.”
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Brian Campbell
“In my family, it was expected that you use your time and resources to help others. The thing I really love about Makers Making Change is it allows people to use and develop skills to help others.”
“It Felt Like Having Virtual Hands Again”
“[Using the LipSync] was such an experience, it felt like having virtual hands again. It took away a heck of a boring life.”
Ashley’s Story
Ashley’s team didn’t quite have enough time in 48 hours to make her bionic legs, so they made her a 3D printed stabilized cup holder instead, and along the way they restored her faith in humanity.