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UID:32233-1791021600-1791036000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Holland Bloorview Cerebral Palsy Day
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is partnering with Holland Bloorview for Client and Family Day to celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day. We will be there to connect with clients and families and share information about our programs and services.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/holland-bloorview-cerebral-palsy-day/
LOCATION:Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital\, 150 Kilgour Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Makers Making Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261003T153000
DTSTAMP:20260925T215541Z
CREATED:20260925T215541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215541Z
UID:32237-1791021600-1791041400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Go ENG Girl Winnipeg Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change joins Go ENG Girl Winnipeg to adapt toys and build adaptive switches for youth with disabilities across Canada. \nGo ENG Girl is an annual WISE Kid-Netic Energy event for girls in Grades 9-12 to learn about engineering. Participants get hands on experience and learn new skills through meaningful activities in a day-long session. \nMore information about Go ENG Girl and WISE Kid-Netic Energy can be found here: \nGo Eng Girl — WISE Kid-Netic Energy
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/go-eng-girl-winnipeg-build/
LOCATION:University of Manitoba\, 66 Chancellors Cir\, Winnipeg\, MN\, R3T 2N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Community Event,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T183000
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SUMMARY:Presentation with Toronto Public Libraries: North York Central Branch
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with Toronto Public Libraries to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop! \nOur STEM with Purpose workshops support STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math) education through an assistive technology lens and encourage participants to tackle real-world challenges and to empathize with people with disabilities.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/presentation-with-toronto-public-libraries-north-york-central-branch/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library\, 5120 Yonge St\, North York\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Community Event,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T153000
DTSTAMP:20260925T221041Z
CREATED:20260925T221041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T221041Z
UID:32242-1792231200-1792251000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Hacking for the Holidays with RBC Bank Mississauga
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partnering with RBC Bank for a toy adapting event! \nThe RBC Bank team will be led by Makers Making Change to switch adapt toys! Participants will “hack” battery operated toys\, taking them apart\, and adding in the switch jacks so the toy can be paired with as assistive switch to create more accessible options for children. The completed toys will then be donated to our local partners to be delivered to families and children with disabilities. \nThank you to RBC Bank for their ongoing support.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/hacking-for-the-holidays-with-rbc-bank-mississauga/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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UID:32244-1792627200-1792886399@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:OT Atlantic 2026
DESCRIPTION:Neil Squire & Makers Making Change are excited to be presenting and hosting a booth at OT Atlantic Conference/Conférence Ergo Atlantique 2026! \nThis conference is being hosted by NBAOT during OT Month at the Wu Conference Centre on the beautiful University of New Brunswick campus in Fredericton\, NB. The event brings together occupational therapists\, students\, educators\, and leaders dedicated to advancing participation\, inclusion\, and innovation in practice. Please join us for this unique event to connect and share with others and to support ongoing professional growth.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/ot-atlantic-2026/
LOCATION:Wu Conference Centre\, 6 Duffie Drive\, Fredericton\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference,Makers Making Change,Presentation,Solutions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260925T222433Z
CREATED:20260925T222433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T222433Z
UID:32248-1793095200-1793113200@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Hacking for the Holidays Gibbons School
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with MMC Chapter: Gibbons-Edm to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop! We will be putting on our Switch Build. \nOur Build Assistive Technology: Assistive Switches workshop allows participants to discover the world of assistive technology by assembling assistive switches from our Makers Making Change assistive device library. Assistive switches can help people with disabilities independently access anything from computers and smartphones to switch-adapted toys and appliances. Switches come in many different shapes and sizes\, and address many different needs. \nParticipants will solder and assemble to create assistive switches. \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! \nOur 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.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/hacking-for-the-holidays-gibbons-school/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/068JR00000tL3hh.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T160000
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CREATED:20260925T223035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T223035Z
UID:32249-1793109600-1793116800@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Vision Loss Rehabilitation Conference Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop! \nOur STEM with Purpose workshops support STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math) education through an assistive technology lens and encourage participants to tackle real-world challenges and to empathize with people with disabilities.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/vision-loss-rehabilitation-conference-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261106T170000
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UID:32251-1793953800-1793984400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Hacking for the Holidays with Niagara Children's Centre
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partnering with Niagara Children’s Centre for a Switch Building Event! \nThe Niagara Children’s Centre team will be led by Makers Making Change to build Assistive Switches! The completed switches will then be donated to families and children with disabilities. \nThank you to Niagara Children’s Centre for their ongoing support.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/hacking-for-the-holidays-with-niagara-childrens-centre/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T223554Z
CREATED:20260925T223554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T223554Z
UID:32253-1794045600-1794085200@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:ExtraLife Gameday Activation Booth
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be taking part in the ExtraLife Gameday Activation Booth.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/extralife-gameday-activation-booth/
CATEGORIES:Makers Making Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T180000
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CREATED:20260928T164134Z
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UID:32255-1794988800-1795024800@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Disability Tech Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change will be at the Canadian Disability Tech Summit\, showcasing innovative\, affordable assistive technology and connecting with makers\, developers\, researchers\, and other communities from across Canada.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/canadian-disability-tech-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Automotive Building\, 105 Princes' Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference,Makers Making Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261118T160000
DTSTAMP:20261001T185128Z
CREATED:20261001T185128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T185128Z
UID:32290-1795006800-1795017600@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Hacking for the Holidays BioWare Build Event
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partnering with BioWare/EA for a toy adapting event! \nThe BioWare/EA team will be led by Makers Making Change to switch adapt toys! Participants will “hack” battery operated toys\, taking them apart\, and adding in the switch jacks so the toy can be paired with as assistive switch to create more accessible options for children. The completed toys will then be donated to our local partners to be delivered to families and children with disabilities.  \nThank you to BioWare/EA for their ongoing support.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/hacking-for-the-holidays-bioware-build-event/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/068JR00000unWL6YAM.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165311Z
CREATED:20260928T165311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T165311Z
UID:32259-1795089600-1795096800@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:VCH OT Inservice Adapting Session
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change visits GF Strong to build adaptive switches with Vancouver Coastal Health OTs.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/vch-ot-inservice-adapting-session/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/068JR00000tL1EYYA0.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260928T170125Z
CREATED:20260928T165631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T170125Z
UID:32261-1795262400-1795267800@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Hacking for the Holidays Beaumont Library
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with Beaumont Library to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop! We will be putting on our Switch Build. \nOur Build Assistive Technology: Assistive Switches workshop allows participants to discover the world of assistive technology by assembling assistive switches from our Makers Making Change assistive device library. Assistive switches can help people with disabilities independently access anything from computers and smartphones to switch-adapted toys and appliances. Switches come in many different shapes and sizes\, and address many different needs. \nParticipants will solder and assemble to create assistive switches. \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! \nOur 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/hacking-for-the-holidays-beaumont-library/
LOCATION:Beaumont Library\, 5700 - 49 Street\, Beaumont\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Community Event,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/068JR00000tL3hh.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261123T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261123T204500
DTSTAMP:20260928T170012Z
CREATED:20260928T170012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T170012Z
UID:32262-1795459500-1795466700@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Coquitlam Scouts Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change joins the 12th Coquitlam Scouts to build adaptive switches for youth with disabilities across Canada.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/coquitlam-scouts-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/068JR00000tL3hh.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T170607Z
CREATED:20260928T170607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T170607Z
UID:32263-1796113800-1796139000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Hacking for the Holidays Elmwood Elementary
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with Elmwood School to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop! We will be putting on our Switch Build. \nOur Build Assistive Technology: Assistive Switches workshop allows participants to discover the world of assistive technology by assembling assistive switches from our Makers Making Change assistive device library. Assistive switches can help people with disabilities independently access anything from computers and smartphones to switch-adapted toys and appliances. Switches come in many different shapes and sizes\, and address many different needs. \nParticipants will solder and assemble to create assistive switches. \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! \nOur 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/hacking-for-the-holidays-elmwood-elementary/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/068JR00000tL3hh.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T170920Z
CREATED:20260928T170920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T170920Z
UID:32264-1797328800-1797339600@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:SET-BC Holiday Toy Hack
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be partnering with SET-BC for a toy adapting event! \nThe SET-BC team will be led by Makers Making Change to switch adapt toys! Participants will “hack” battery operated toys\, taking them apart\, and adding in the switch jacks so the toy can be paired with as assistive switch to create more accessible options for children. The completed toys will then be donated to our local partners to be delivered to families and children with disabilities. \nThank you to SET-BC for their ongoing support.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/set-bc-holiday-toy-hack/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon,Makers Making Change,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.neilsquire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/068JR00000pWcZYYA0.jpg
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