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SUMMARY:Toy Hacking for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop attendees will learn and be able to: \n\nDescribe the components required for a switch to work\nList three areas on the body that an individual with a disability can use to access an ability switch\, without or with the appropriate mounting tools\nDescribe two or more characteristics on a toy (or another battery operated device) that allow for switch accessibility\nIndependently solder the toy or device and add a switch jack for accessibility for an individual with a disability\n\nWho should attend? \n\nOccupational\, physical\, speech-language pathologists\, music and recreational therapists\nParents\, relatives and family friends\nMakers and tinkerers\nChildren under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult\nBeginners\, new to soldering and experts!\nThis is an introductory course for all learners\n\nPast Events \nWe have held toy tinkering events in the past\, Hacking for the Holidays was a great success and dozens of toys were switch adapted by people who were just learning the basics of soldering and hacking. \nVisit our Facebook Photo Album to see photos from former events\, https://www.facebook.com/DiyAbility/photos_stream \nWhat is Switch Accessibility? \nFor many kids with physical disabilities playing with off-the-shelf toys is not possible\, depending on their unique abilities a toy might not be accessible. \nHowever\, if a child can move their head\, feet\, arm\, mouth or any other part of their body it is possible to use a switch to play with the toy. \nAdding switch jacks to a toy will not affect the original quality of use\, the existing buttons will operate as normal and kids who use accessibility switches will now be able to operate the toy. \nLearn how to solder and hack! \nBring a simple toy (from online or toy store) and modify them for switch accessibility. We will discuss the skills you need to switch adapt toys and other devices in the future for personal use\, work and fun. \n\nLearn how to open and identify the components inside a toy or basic electronic device.\nUnderstand the wiring of a toy from battery to switches to the activation of the device.\nLearn to solder and add an accessibility switch jack to an off-the-shelf toy. And put the toy back together for normal use or with a switch.\n\n\n\n\nAbout DIYAbility:\n\nWe believe that people with and without disabilities can be empowered when using the correct technology. More importantly\, we want everyone to know they have the right to participate in the design & making of technology – having the opportunity to make your own ‘stuff’ can lead to increased quality of life\, maintaining independence\, perhaps a new career and staying curious about the world. Making also happens to be really fun! \nThe goal of DIYAbility is to create a community for people who believe that technology is world opening. The tools and software available today can let anyone implement and make their own devices and make almost anything else. DIYAbility is not just about assistive technology and all that orthopedic looking stuff – it is about acting on an idea whether it is for personal fun or assistance. \nRead more about us here\, http://www.diyability.org.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/toy-hacking-for-the-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Makers Making Change,Workshop
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