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October 2025

Hacking for the Holidays with Digby Elementary School

October 15 @ 9:00 am - October 16 @ 2:00 pm ADT
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A Switch Build and toy adapting event will be held at Digby Elementary School where kids will engage and participate in building accessible switches and switch adapting toys. The event will also include a presentation on Makers Making Change, highlighting the role of assistive technology and the impact of inclusive design.

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NorQuest – Accessible Gaming Demo Day

October 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm MDT
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One event on October 22, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Singhmar Centre for Learning, 10215 108 Street Northwest
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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A poster for the Accessible Gaming Demo Days, which notes it will include a showcase of various low cost open source assistive technology (assistive switches, joysticks, 3D printed modified controllers, etc), trials of various adaptive gaming setups for multiple platforms, and you'll be able to learn to build open source assistive technology that can be used in gaming, no prior experience is necessary to learn the skills to help your community. This is for gamers with disabilities and family members.

Come join us at The Core in Singhmar Centre for Learning on October 15 at 5:30 PM for an evening of fun, connection, and inclusive gaming!

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MMC NYC Metro Chapter: 3D Designing Custom Keyguards for AAC Access

October 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
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Join Gemma White and Ken Hackbarth for a virtual workshop where participants will learn how design their own highly customizable keyguard files using the Volksswitch Keyguard Customizer system. The generated files can then be 3D printed or lasercut; offering a low cost and highly accessible option for AAC users and their caregivers.

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Build Event with Dr. Losier Middle School

October 20 @ 8:30 am - October 21 @ 2:30 pm ADT
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A Switch Build will be held at Dr. Losier Middle School, where kids will engage and participate in building accessible switches.

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Toy Adapting with Toronto Public Libraries: Woodside Square Branch

October 21 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am MDT
Toronto Public Library – Woodside Square Branch, 1571 Sandhurst Cir
Toronto, Ontario Canada
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Makers Making Change is partnering with the Toronto Public Library to host a Toy Adapting Workshop that makes toys physically accessible for children with disabilities.

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