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SUMMARY:D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 2 - Build Event
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be at the D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 2 – Build Event. \nMMC will be hosting a Build event. \nD-Camps campers will join MMC to build assistive switches for community members with disabilities. Students will get to test their finished tech on an adaptive video game setup.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/d-camps-jean-nelson-week-2-build-event/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/068JR00000prqhXYAQ.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260806T093000
DTSTAMP:20260629T222910Z
CREATED:20260629T222910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T222910Z
UID:31934-1786003200-1786008600@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 2 - All Camp Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be at the D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 2 – All Camp Presentation. \nMMC will be hosting a DIY low tech material Design Challenge competition. \nOur Design Challenge: Build Assistive Technology workshop will challenge student with prototyping an assistive device. Students will be presented with a real world problem and will be encouraged to create\, model or sketch their own solutions. This enables students to start building design thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun and creative way.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/d-camps-jean-nelson-week-2-all-camp-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/068JR00000prqhXYAQ.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260629T222340Z
CREATED:20260629T222340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T222340Z
UID:31933-1785405600-1785409200@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 1 - Build Event
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be at the D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 1 – Build Event. \nMMC will be hosting a Build event. \nD-Camps campers will join MMC to build assistive switches for community members with disabilities. Students will get to test their finished tech on an adaptive video game setup.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/d-camps-jean-nelson-week-1-build-event/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/068JR00000prqhXYAQ.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260730T093000
DTSTAMP:20260629T222808Z
CREATED:20260629T220953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T222808Z
UID:31930-1785398400-1785403800@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 1 - All Camp Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be at the D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 1 – All Camp Presentation. \nMMC will be hosting a DIY low tech material Design Challenge competition. \nOur Design Challenge: Build Assistive Technology workshop will challenge student with prototyping an assistive device. Students will be presented with a real world problem and will be encouraged to create\, model or sketch their own solutions. This enables students to start building design thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun and creative way.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/d-camps-jean-nelson-week-1-all-camp-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/068JR00000prqhXYAQ.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260708T190902Z
CREATED:20260708T190902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T190902Z
UID:31962-1785315600-1785326400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:SHAD UNB Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at the University of New Brunswick to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop! \nMMC provides materials\, tools and instructions to workshop participants as they are lead in a workshop learning more about assistive technology and accessibility while creating an assistive device! Our STEM with Purpose workshops support STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math) education through an assistive technology lens and encourage students to tackle real-world challenges and to empathize with people with disabilities. \nAll created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/shad-unb-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Makers-Making-Change-3D-Printed-Input-Devices-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T171243Z
CREATED:20260622T171243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T171243Z
UID:31908-1784797200-1784822400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:PANDA AAC Camp
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be tabling at the PANDA AAC Camp\, come by and say hi!
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/panda-aac-camp/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/068JR00000ocsx7YAA.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260723T163000
DTSTAMP:20260708T190704Z
CREATED:20260708T190704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T190704Z
UID:31961-1784793600-1784824200@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:SHAD University of Alberta Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at the University of Alberta to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop! \nMMC provides materials\, tools and instructions to workshop participants as they are lead in a workshop learning more about assistive technology and accessibility while creating an assistive device! Our STEM with Purpose workshops support STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math) education through an assistive technology lens and encourage students to tackle real-world challenges and to empathize with people with disabilities. \nAll created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/shad-university-of-alberta-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Makers-Making-Change-3D-Printed-Input-Devices-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260708T190456Z
CREATED:20260708T190456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T190456Z
UID:31960-1784619000-1784646000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:SHAD Ontario Tech Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at Ontario Tech to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop! \nMMC provides materials\, tools and instructions to workshop participants as they are lead in a workshop learning more about assistive technology and accessibility while creating an assistive device! Our STEM with Purpose workshops support STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math) education through an assistive technology lens and encourage students to tackle real-world challenges and to empathize with people with disabilities. \nAll created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/shad-ontario-tech-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Makers-Making-Change-3D-Printed-Input-Devices-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260720T154500
DTSTAMP:20260622T170645Z
CREATED:20260622T170645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T170645Z
UID:31906-1784538000-1784562300@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:SHAD UBC Build
DESCRIPTION:SHAD UBC students join MMC to build joysticks for community members with disabilities. Students will get to test their finished joysticks on an adaptive video game setup.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/shad-ubc-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/068JR00000ocsx7YAA.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T185653Z
CREATED:20260708T185653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T185653Z
UID:31957-1784106000-1784131200@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:SHAD StFX University Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at StFX University to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop! \nMMC provides materials\, tools and instructions to workshop participants as they are lead in a workshop learning more about assistive technology and accessibility while creating an assistive device! Our STEM with Purpose workshops support STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math) education through an assistive technology lens and encourage students to tackle real-world challenges and to empathize with people with disabilities. \nAll created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/shad-stfx-university-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Makers-Making-Change-3D-Printed-Input-Devices-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T232000Z
CREATED:20260707T231916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T232000Z
UID:31950-1783501200-1783526400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:SHAD Mt Allison University Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at Mt. Allison University to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop! \nMMC provides materials\, tools and instructions to workshop participants as they are lead in a workshop learning more about assistive technology and accessibility while creating an assistive device! Our STEM with Purpose workshops support STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) education through an assistive technology lens and encourage students to tackle real-world challenges and to empathize with people with disabilities. \nAll created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/shad-mt-allison-university-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Makers-Making-Change-3D-Printed-Input-Devices-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T214455Z
CREATED:20260521T214455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T214455Z
UID:31785-1783501200-1783526400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Ryan Shares Day Build
DESCRIPTION:MMC joins Ryan Shares to adapt toys for kids with disabilities across Canada.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/ryan-shares-day-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RyanBuild.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T231639Z
CREATED:20260707T231639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T231639Z
UID:31948-1783411200-1783436400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:SHAD TMU Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at Toronto Metropolitan University to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop! \nMMC provides materials\, tools and instructions to workshop participants as they are lead in a workshop learning more about assistive technology and accessibility while creating an assistive device! Our STEM with Purpose workshops support STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math) education through an assistive technology lens and encourage students to tackle real-world challenges and to empathize with people with disabilities. \nAll created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/shad-tmu-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Makers-Making-Change-3D-Printed-Input-Devices-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T215400Z
CREATED:20260521T215400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T215400Z
UID:31789-1782212400-1782216000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Toy Hacking 101 Part 3: How to Document Your Switch Adapted Toys
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Makers Making Change Team as they present the Summer Series: Toy Hacking 101. This is a 3 part series and a space to come with questions and a curiosity to learn more about switch adapting toys. Session three is June 23th at 2pm EST/11 am PST. All sessions will be recorded.  \nPart 3: How to Document Your Switch Adapted Toys \nThis virtual session is aimed at participants who have or want to switch adapt toys independent from provided instructions and want to create and share their own instruction as a resource for others. MMC staff will walk through documentation templates meant to help participants create their instructions\, and steps to follow to provide others with necessary information.  \nThis workshop will be 30 minutes of instructions\, provided by an open Q&A with MMC staff and live demonstrations.  \nWe look forward to having you attend the event!
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/toy-hacking-101-part-3-how-to-document-your-switch-adapted-toys/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Community Event,Demonstration,Makers Making Change,Presentation,Webinar,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/068JR00000n4BdTYAU.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T123000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213354Z
CREATED:20260521T213354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T213354Z
UID:31784-1781692200-1781699400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Build Event with BLG Law Firm Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change joins BLG Vancouver to switch adapt toys for kids with disabilities across Canada.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/build-event-with-blg-law-firm-vancouver/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/068JR00000muzhw.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T214905Z
CREATED:20260521T214905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T214905Z
UID:31787-1781607600-1781611200@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Toy Hacking 101 Part 2: How to Switch Adapt Toys Independently
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Makers Making Change Team as they present the Summer Series: Toy Hacking 101. This is a 3 part series and a space to come with questions and a curiosity to learn more about switch adapting toys. Session two is June 16 at 2pm EST/11 am PST. All sessions will be recorded.  \nPart 2: How to Switch Adapt Toys Independently \nMMC staff will guide participants in what to look for when choosing toys to adapt and different switch adapting methods to consider for different types of toys. MMC staff will also provide guidance on what parts and tools you need to complete these devices. \nThis workshop will be 30 minutes of instructions\, provided by an open Q&A with MMC staff and hands on demonstrations for switch adapting toys.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/toy-hacking-101-part-2-how-to-switch-adapt-toys-independently/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Community Event,Demonstration,Makers Making Change,Presentation,Webinar,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/068JR00000n4AMWYA2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T213226Z
CREATED:20260521T213226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T213226Z
UID:31782-1781083800-1781100000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Build Event with BLG Law Firm Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:BLG Law Firm will collaborate with Makers Making Change in a hands-on STEM workshop\, learning to create switch-adapted toys that promote accessible play for all.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/build-event-with-blg-law-firm-ottawa/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/068JR00000muzhw.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T212950Z
CREATED:20260521T212807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T212950Z
UID:31780-1781002800-1781006400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Toy Hacking 101 Part 1: How to Switch Adapt Toys Using Instructions
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Makers Making Change Team as they present the Summer Series: Toy Hacking 101. This is a 3 part series and a space to come with questions and a curiosity to learn more about switch adapting toys. Session one is June 9th at 2pm EST/11 am PST. All sessions will be recorded. \nPart 1: How to Switch Adapt Toys Using Instructions \nJoin MMC staff as they introduce what is switch adapting toys\, guide participants in navigating MMC resources to find instructions\, what tools are needed\, and where to purchase needed parts and toys. \nThis workshop will be 30 minutes of instruction\, provided by an open Q&A with MMC staff and hands on demonstrations for switch adapting toys.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/toy-hacking-101-part-1-how-to-switch-adapt-toys-using-instructions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Community Event,Demonstration,Makers Making Change,Presentation,Webinar,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/068JR00000n4G3eYAE.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T162022Z
CREATED:20260214T010031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T162022Z
UID:31286-1779955200-1780063200@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Wide Science Fair
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change will be hosting a booth at the Canada Wide Science Fair. Witness the future of STEM through the eyes of our youth. From groundbreaking research to inventive solutions\, each project at the CWSF is a window into the incredible potential of our nation’s young scientists. \nFor more information please visit here: https://cwsf-espc.ca/visit/
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/canada-wide-science-fair/
LOCATION:Edmonton Expo Centre\, 7515 118 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5B 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Community Event,Expo,Makers Making Change,NAAW,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/068JR00000imHbV.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T164039Z
CREATED:20260513T164039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T164039Z
UID:31748-1779537600-1779546600@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:BCIT Biomedical Engineering Student Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change joins BCIT Biomedical Engineering students to build adapted joysticks for community members with disabilities.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/bcit-biomedical-engineering-student-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/mmcneilsquire-225-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T212128Z
CREATED:20260415T212128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T212128Z
UID:31637-1778763600-1778770800@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:CIBC Corporate Event with MMC
DESCRIPTION:MMC will be hosting a private build for CIBC in Edmonton.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/cibc-corporate-event-with-mmc/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/068JR00000m0W5vYAE.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T175040Z
CREATED:20260505T175040Z
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SUMMARY:TD Vancouver Build with MMC
DESCRIPTION:MMC joins TD Bank Vancouver to build assistive switches for community members with disabilities.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/td-vancouver-build-with-mmc/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T144500
DTSTAMP:20260415T211755Z
CREATED:20260415T211755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T211755Z
UID:31636-1777885200-1777905900@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Alpha Secondary Robotics Student Build
DESCRIPTION:MMC joins Alpha Secondary students to build adaptive switches for people with disabilities in the community.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/alpha-secondary-robotics-student-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T170905Z
CREATED:20260427T170905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T170905Z
UID:31678-1777467600-1777474800@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:RBC Build Event
DESCRIPTION:Our Makers Making Change team is bringing a day of fun and community giving to RBC on April 29th. We’ll be building devices from the MMC library and set up a demo adaptive gaming station.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/rbc-build-event/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211435Z
CREATED:20260415T211435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T211435Z
UID:31634-1777014000-1777046400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Build Event with Albert Campbell CI
DESCRIPTION:A Switch Build will be held at Albert Campbell CI\, where students will engage and participate in building accessible switches. The event will also include a presentation on Makers Making Change\, highlighting the role of assistive technology and the impact of inclusive design.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/build-event-with-albert-campbell-ci/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T114500
DTSTAMP:20260415T210752Z
CREATED:20260415T210752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T210752Z
UID:31633-1776933900-1776944700@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Templeton School Toy Adapting
DESCRIPTION:MMC joins Templeton School for a toy adapting session.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/templeton-school-toy-adapting/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260214T005640Z
CREATED:20260214T005640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T005640Z
UID:31284-1776412800-1776438000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Build Event with Ronald-Marion French Public School
DESCRIPTION:A Switch Build will be held at Ronald-Marion French Public School\, where students will engage and participate in building accessible switches. The event will also include a presentation on Makers Making Change\, highlighting the role of assistive technology and the impact of inclusive design.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/build-event-with-ronald-marion-french-public-school/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260330T124500
DTSTAMP:20260214T003938Z
CREATED:20260214T003938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T003938Z
UID:31281-1774864800-1774874700@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver College Switch Build
DESCRIPTION:MMC visits Vancouver College to build switches and joysticks for community members.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/vancouver-college-switch-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260324T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260312T175955Z
CREATED:20260312T175955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T175955Z
UID:31405-1774368000-1774371600@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Beaumont Public Library Afterschool Program Design Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on design challenge led by Makers Making Changes\, an organization that creates assistive technology and helps people solve real-life accessibility challenges. \nKids will build problem-solving skills and practice empathy as they design a simple piece of assistive technology\, something that helps make everyday tasks easier for someone. We’ll learn about real accessibility needs and explore creative ways to design helpful solutions.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/beaumont-public-library-afterschool-program-design-challenge/
LOCATION:Beaumont Library\, 5700 - 49 Street\, Beaumont\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Community Event,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T161500
DTSTAMP:20260213T220249Z
CREATED:20260213T220249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T220249Z
UID:31279-1774017900-1774023300@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Central Build Event
DESCRIPTION:Youth Central volunteers will be partnering with MMC to participate in an adaptive switch build. The event will also include a presentation on Makers Making Change\, highlighting the role of assistive technology and the impact of inclusive design.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/youth-central-build-event-4/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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