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SUMMARY:GVBOT Virtual Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade will be taking place on April 21st. This will be the first virtual trade show hosted by them. \nWhat attendees can expect:\n\nDiscover new products\, services\, technologies\, and offerings\nParticipate in three breakout sessions with featured speakers\nConnect with other attendees through the networking chat
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/gvbot-virtual-trade-show/
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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SUMMARY:Free Virtual Workshops for Disability & Therapeutic Professional: DIY Big Mac Switch & Musical Paintbrushes
DESCRIPTION:In this intro session\, Michigan Makers Making Change Chapter Leaders Katie Butzu and Mark Lyons demonstrate how Makey Makey can be used for educational and therapeutic practices. \nLearn how to make your own big mac switch and musical paintbrushes to help your clients improve fine motor skills\, social play\, and more! Makers Making Change Chapter leaders Mark Lyons and Katie Butzu started using the Makey Makey for fun therapeutic exercises for kids with disabilities a few year ago. Katie and Mark’s fun and engaging projects caught the attention of REMC and their local Bay Arenac ISD in Bay City Michigan. \nWith their project Creative Makers\, they started teaching other disability professionals how to make their exercises more fun and engaging with the Makey Makey! You won’t want to miss this session. \nSupplies needed for the DIY big mac switch: Bring some cardboard\, aluminum foil\, rubber bands or bubblewrap\, and a Makey Makey kit (opens in a new window). \nSupplies needed for the musical paintbrushes: Paintbrushes\, paint\, speaker wire\, wire strippers\, and a Makey Makey kit (opens in a new window). \nTo register go to: https://bit.ly/MakeyOT1 (opens in a new window)
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/free-virtual-workshops-for-disability-therapeutic-professional-diy-big-mac-switch-musical-paintbrushes/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:PlayFull Potential Round Flexure Switch Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is hosting a workshop in partnership with PlayFull Potential Calgary on April 28\, 2021  @ 1.00-2.00pm (MST) (this is a private event and by invitation only for PlayFull Potential employees) Full build kits\, tools and step by step instructions will be supplied to participants. To build the switch requires good motor skills and vision. You will need to: \n\nbe comfortable with simple soldering (no experience necessary)\nhold and tighten a bolt\nhold and use a screwdriver\nsqueeze and use wire strippers\nuse a craft knife\n\nMakers Making Change is pleased to have you join us to provide assistive devices to people with disabilities in your community!
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/playfull-potential-round-flexure-switch-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210429T110000
DTSTAMP:20210514T202442Z
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UID:23721-1619690400-1619694000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Makers Making Change Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Makers Making Change Monthly Information Session! Our regional coordinators will introduce our Makers Making Change project and provide attendees with everything they need to know to be a part of this exciting project. This is a great opportunity to ask questions or to figure out how you want to get involved – whether it be to receive devices\, volunteer to build\, or whatever you think you can contribute! \nMakers Making Change is a project that connects people who could benefit from assistive devices with volunteer makers. Makers Making Change (MMC) is an innovative community-based initiative that connects makers to people with disabilities to create affordable open source assistive technologies. Makers Making Change utilizes emerging technology such as Arduino microcontrollers\, 3D printing and laser cutting. The project integrates the culture and communities that surround the open source movement\, the maker movement and the crowdsourcing movement.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/monthly-makers-making-change-information-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:23584-1620122400-1620126000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Working Together Webinar: Roles of the Job Developer\, Assistive Tech Specialist and the Employer in Accommodation
DESCRIPTION:Employers may be fearful that accommodating someone with a disability will be costly\, that it will cause hardship to them and their other staff\, and that the employee will become a burden. In this webinar\, we will highlight how the Job Developer\, Assistive Tech Specialist\, and the Employer can work together to simplify the road to accommodation and how easy the process is with the needed supports in place. \nTopic: Roles of the Job Developer\, Assistive Tech Specialist and the Employer in Accommodation\nDate: May 4th\, 2021\nTime: 10:00 PT\nPresented By: Prairie Region Neil Squire Staff\nRegister for this webinar now! (new window)
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/working-together-webinar-roles-of-the-job-developer-assistive-tech-specialist-and-the-employer-in-accommodation-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:23737-1621123200-1621468799@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:CAOT Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) Conference is happening May 16-19th\, 2021. This four-day conference brings together occupational therapists and OT students across Canada together under one (virtual) roof. \nOur Makers Making Change program will host a virtual booth and provide live demos on affordable assistive technologies. We’ll also be giving away some prizes\, so stay tuned!
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/caot-conference-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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UID:23585-1621332000-1621335600@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Working Together Webinar: Office 365 AT Features
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, you will learn how to use the latest text to speech and dictation features that are included with Office 365. These features are designed to increase the readability of text in Microsoft applications and can help people with print disabilities such as dyslexia\, dysgraphia\, and vision loss to read websites\, PDF and Word Documents\, emails\, and other electronic documents. \nTopic: Office 365 AT Features\nDate: May 18th\, 2021\nTime: 10:00 PT\nPresented By: Atlantic Region Neil Squire Staff\nRegister for this webinar now! (new window)
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/working-together-webinar-office-365-at-features-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:23715-1621364400-1621368000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:NY Chapter: Proximity Switch Virtual Build
DESCRIPTION:With only a few 3D-printed parts\, a microcontroller\, and some open-source code you can change someone’s life. Join the Makers Making Change NY Chapter in partnership with Zero Day Camp and Blythedale Children’s hospital for this free\, virtual build event! Learn about the exciting world of D.I.Y. assistive technology through this hands-on Proximity Switch build event. \n\nAbout the Build and Lending Library \nWe are developing a lending library of DIY Assistive Technology and need your help to create our starting inventory. This build will create our inventory of proximity switches in order to loan out to AT users here in NYC. If you are building this switch\, we ask that you mail back the completed switch using the provided mailing label so we may add the device to our inventory. \nAbout the Proximity Switch: \nThis is a relatively low-cost accessibility switch activated by waving over or very lightly pressing the activation area. The switch is well-suited for use by small movements of a finger or larger gross movements of a hand or limb. This switch will help a person with a disability with daily living\, mobility\, computer access\, recreation\, and leisure. Here’s more info: Makers Making Change Light Proximity Switch Page (opens in a new window) \nRequirements: \n\nBasic soldering experience\nEnthusiasm to learn about DIY Assistive Tech!\n\nWhen registering\, please indicate if you require: just the components (you are able to print your own 3D prints and have the components)\, 3D parts and components (you do not have access to a printer)\, or neither if you have both components and printer or just want to watch.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/ny-chapter-proximity-switch-virtual-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210521
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UID:23733-1621468800-1621555199@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Global Accessibility Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:It’s the tenth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking\, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion\, and the more than one billion people with disabilities/impairments.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/global-accessibility-awareness-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day
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DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210520T173000
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CREATED:20210430T231250Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Hula Hoop Controller Using Makey Makey
DESCRIPTION:In this exciting 2nd session\, Michigan Makers Making Change Chapter Leaders Katie Butzu and Mark Lyons demonstrate how Makey Makey can be used for educational and therapeutic practices. \nLearn how to create alongside us! Gamify your therapy sessions with Makey Makey! \nSupplies Needed for the hula hoop controller: Hula hoop\, speaker wire\, aluminum foil tape\, wire strippers\, electrical tape\, and a Makey Makey kit (opens in a new window)! \nYou won’t want to miss this session! \nSign up for the Assistive Tech Hula Hoop Workshop: https://bit.ly/MakeyOT2 (opens in a new window)
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/diy-hula-hoop-controller-using-makey-makey/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTAMP:20210514T202210Z
CREATED:20210421T210100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T202210Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Makers Making Change Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Makers Making Change Monthly Information Session! Our regional coordinators will introduce our Makers Making Change project and provide attendees with everything they need to know to be a part of this exciting project. This is a great opportunity to ask questions or to figure out how you want to get involved – whether it be to receive devices\, volunteer to build\, or whatever you think you can contribute! \nMakers Making Change is a project that connects people who could benefit from assistive devices with volunteer makers. Makers Making Change (MMC) is an innovative community-based initiative that connects makers to people with disabilities to create affordable open source assistive technologies. Makers Making Change utilizes emerging technology such as Arduino microcontrollers\, 3D printing and laser cutting. The project integrates the culture and communities that surround the open source movement\, the maker movement and the crowdsourcing movement.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/monthly-makers-making-change-information-session-3-2021-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210606
DTSTAMP:20210513T174538Z
CREATED:20210513T174538Z
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UID:23774-1622332800-1622937599@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness Week 2021: Let's Talk Ability
DESCRIPTION:The Premier’s Council on Disabilities is proud to once again be organizing several province-wide events as part of Disability Awareness Week (DAW).  In addition\, we will be offering ongoing advertising support to provincial and local community groups for any events that they are hosting. \nDisability Awareness Week (DAW) continues the tradition of National Access Awareness Week first established in 1988 to promote better community access for people with disabilities. In 1998\, a decision was made in New Brunswick to continue celebrating an annual awareness week but with a new name to ensure that all issues related to persons with a disability could be promoted. The main goal of DAW is to raise public awareness of existing barriers that prevent citizens with disabilities from full and equal participation in all aspects of their community and what may be done to correct these problems. We also want to celebrate examples of best practices and advancements made towards full inclusion for citizens with disabilities. \nThe DAW awareness campaign targets the participation of communities large and small across New Brunswick to create positive changes in the lives of people with disabilities. \nActivities for Disability Awareness Week are coordinated at the provincial level by the Premier’s Council on Disabilities. Local groups will also organize community projects across the province. Disability Awareness Week covers all types of disabilities and all age groups in partnership with any interested supporters. \nDAW is not intended to provide an opportunity for organizations to raise funds for their own activities. The sole focus should be on public awareness about disability issues. \nPlease join us as we celebrate the 34th year of this campaign!
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/disability-awareness-week-2021-lets-talk-ability/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210531T120000
DTSTAMP:20210526T233921Z
CREATED:20210526T233921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T233921Z
UID:23836-1622458800-1622462400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Bridging the Disability Divide
DESCRIPTION:Employment and Social Development Canada is hosting a panel event called Bridging the Disability Divide on May 31st. Neil Squire Executive Director\, Dr. Gary Birch\, will be presenting on the topic of People with Disabilities and Accessible Technology.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/bridging-the-disability-divide/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210531T141500
DTSTAMP:20210528T170157Z
CREATED:20210528T170132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T170157Z
UID:23851-1622466000-1622470500@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Neil Squire at ConnecTra's Osoyoos Virtual Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Do you live with a disability and are located in or around Osoyoos\, British Columbia?\nAttend the ConnecTra Society‘s virtual roadshow and start exploring the many possibilities available to you! \nNeil Squire will host a session on May 31st focused on work and home accessibility\, with an introduction to our programs. \nThe 5-day roadshow is free to attend. To sign up\, visit: osoyoosvirtualroadshow.eventbrite.ca
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/neil-squire-at-connectras-osoyoos-virtual-roadshow/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210604
DTSTAMP:20210526T225932Z
CREATED:20210325T184140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T225932Z
UID:23646-1622505600-1622764799@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:ENABLE Ottawa 2021
DESCRIPTION:Innovations in Assistive and Adaptive Technologies\n\nWe have partnered with Carleton University’s READ Initiative to bring you this year’s ENABLE Ottawa!\n\nENABLE Ottawa is a three-part ideas exchange conference featuring an exciting lineup of sessions and speakers that will discuss innovations in assistive and adaptive technologies that support accessibility and foster inclusion for persons with disabilities.\n\n\n\n\nThe event is happening June 1-3 and registration is free. For more\, visit www.enableottawa.ca
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/enable-ottawa-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210601T110000
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CREATED:20210306T005616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T011013Z
UID:23586-1622541600-1622545200@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Working Together Webinar: Disclosure of a Disability: Who Needs to Know?
DESCRIPTION:Deciding if\, when\, and how to talk to your employer about your disability\, the challenges you face\, and solutions that will benefit you is an important part of your back to work action plan. In this webinar\, we will cover the importance of being able to discuss your disability\, injury\, or illness\, and how doing so will ease the fear-of-the-unknown for a potential employer. \nTopic: Disclosure of a Disability: Who Needs to Know?\nDate: June 1st\, 2020\nTime: 10:00 PT\nPresented By: Central Region Neil Squire Staff\nRegister for this webinar now! (new window)
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/working-together-webinar-disclosure-of-a-disability-who-needs-to-know-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20210601T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T174641Z
UID:23778-1622543400-1622547000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness Week Special Guest Speaker: Robert Hampson
DESCRIPTION:New Brunswick’s 34th annual Disability Awareness Week is coming up! Join us live on June 1st at 10:30 am ADT with a special guest speaker: Robert Hampson. \nRobert is an avid swimmer who runs a successful charity and spends lots of time exploring the city of Toronto\, where he lives with his guide dog Spokane. His favourite pastimes are cooking\, skiing\, rock climbing and woodworking. When Robert was four years old\, he learned to adapt to a world without sight. \n“Never tell me something is impossible. I think if you want to do a thing badly enough you can find a way. When somebody tells me I can’t\, it usually makes me want to do it even more.” \nThis presentation will be available in English\, French\, ASL & LSQ. Register to attend: https://bit.ly/3ezk2gX
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/disability-awareness-week-special-guest-speaker-robert-hampson/
CATEGORIES:Community,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20210601T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20210601T160000
DTSTAMP:20210526T001325Z
CREATED:20210526T001325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T001325Z
UID:23824-1622557800-1622563200@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Nelson Rural School Switch Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is excited to be in the classroom! \nStudents from Nelson Rural School in Miramichi\, New Brunswick will be making Adaptive switches as part of learning about technology and assistive technology during New Brunswick’s Disability Awareness Week (opens in a new window). Students are being provided with tools\, materials and instruction from MMC staff and will build over 15 switches during this afternoon event! Many thanks to our partners at the New Brunswick Premier’s Council on Disabilities\, and New Brunswick’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development which allow us to hold amazing events like this. \nBig thank you as well to teacher Rebecca Hitchman and everyone at Nelson Rural School for taking on and organizing this event with us. Switches made during this week will be provided to Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation\, and throughout New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada. \nAnd if you want to be involved in a build\, please get in touch with us at info@makersmakingchange.com (opens in a new window)!
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/nelson-rural-school-switch-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210604T170000
DTSTAMP:20210528T210334Z
CREATED:20210513T171835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T210334Z
UID:23773-1622800800-1622826000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:National AccessAbility Week 2021\, Disability Inclusion: Leaving No One Behind
DESCRIPTION:Neil Squire’s Director of Innovation\, Chad Leaman\, will be taking part in this speaking engagement and panel discussion to raise awareness around assistive devices and solutions for persons with disabilities.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/national-accessability-week-2021-disability-inclusion-leaving-no-one-behind/
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210610T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210610T143000
DTSTAMP:20210608T212041Z
CREATED:20210608T212041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T212041Z
UID:23890-1623313800-1623335400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Compensation Strategy Symposium & Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The global pandemic has affected many aspects of traditional HR structures\, including one of the most important\, our compensation strategies. HR leaders assert that workplace remuneration has become increasingly more complex\, as employers are forced to reconfigure their current pay strategies. How should we think about compensating employees while considering the full context of the pandemic\, both now and through its later stages\, all while redesigning approaches to compensation?  \nBe part of the conversation and hear from expert speakers sharing information and knowledge. Carefully chosen partners organizations will be there to showcase their products and services in effort to help us navigate successfully through the months to come. \nThe event includes: \n\n3 Keynote Speaker Sessions\nVirtual Exhibit Hall – interact in real time with the experts!\nNetworking Opportunities\nScavenger Hunt and Prizes
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/compensation-strategy-symposium-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Expo
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210615T110000
DTSTAMP:20210306T011028Z
CREATED:20210306T005759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T011028Z
UID:23587-1623751200-1623754800@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Working Together Webinar: The Spoon Theory and Creating a Wellness Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:Do you often find yourself exhausted at the end of the day? Would you like to learn effective ways to overcome your fatigue? In this webinar\, you will learn about the Spoon Theory\, and how it can help you manage your energy. We will also teach you how to set S.M.A.R.T goals and develop a personal Wellness Action Plan to improve your physical\, emotional and social well-being. \nTopic: The Spoon Theory and Creating a Wellness Action Plan\nDate: June 15th\, 2021\nTime: 10:00 PT\nPresented By: Western Region Neil Squire Staff\nRegister for this webinar now! (new window)
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/working-together-webinar-the-spoon-theory-and-creating-a-wellness-action-plan-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210615T203000
DTSTAMP:20210611T202818Z
CREATED:20210611T202818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T202818Z
UID:23903-1623783600-1623789000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Build Event Edmonton – Dice Spinner
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change (new window) is hosting a virtual build event for some local Edmonton makers that are interested in volunteering their skills to build Dice Spinners (new window). The event takes place on on June 15 @ 7.00pm (MST). \n(This is a private event and by invitation only.) \nFull build kits\, tools\, parts and step-by-step instructions will be supplied to participants. \nTo build the switch requires good motor skills and vision. \nYou will need to: \n\nbe comfortable with simple soldering (no experience necessary)\nsqueeze and use wire strippers\nuse a craft knife\n\nMakers Making Change is pleased to have you join us to provide assistive devices to people with disabilities in your community!
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/virtual-build-event-edmonton-dice-spinner/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210621T140000
DTSTAMP:20210614T190245Z
CREATED:20210614T190245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T190245Z
UID:23911-1624280400-1624284000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Neil Squire at ConnecTra's Okanagan Virtual Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Do you live with a disability and are located in or around the Okanagan\, British Columbia?\nAttend the ConnecTra Society‘s virtual roadshow and start exploring the many possibilities available to you! \nNeil Squire will host a session on Monday\, June 21st. \nThe 5-day roadshow is free to attend. To sign up and learn more\, visit Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/neil-squire-at-connectras-okanagan-virtual-roadshow/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210624T110000
DTSTAMP:20210514T202042Z
CREATED:20210421T210100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T202042Z
UID:23786-1624528800-1624532400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Makers Making Change Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Makers Making Change Monthly Information Session! Our regional coordinators will introduce our Makers Making Change project and provide attendees with everything they need to know to be a part of this exciting project. This is a great opportunity to ask questions or to figure out how you want to get involved – whether it be to receive devices\, volunteer to build\, or whatever you think you can contribute! \nMakers Making Change is a project that connects people who could benefit from assistive devices with volunteer makers. Makers Making Change (MMC) is an innovative community-based initiative that connects makers to people with disabilities to create affordable open source assistive technologies. Makers Making Change utilizes emerging technology such as Arduino microcontrollers\, 3D printing and laser cutting. The project integrates the culture and communities that surround the open source movement\, the maker movement and the crowdsourcing movement.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/monthly-makers-making-change-information-session-3-2021-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210624T173000
DTSTAMP:20210611T203310Z
CREATED:20210611T203310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T203310Z
UID:23905-1624550400-1624555800@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Free Virtual Workshops for Disability Professionals: Make Your Own Therapy Ball Using Makey Makey
DESCRIPTION:In this 3rd session\, Michigan Makers Making Change Chapter Leaders Katie Butzu and Mark Lyons will teach you how to turn a yoga ball into a therapy ball. \nSupplies needed to make your own Therapy ball: Yoga ball\, aluminum foil tape\, speaker wire\, cardboard\, wire strippers\, Duct tape\, cardboard\, and a Makey Makey kit (new window). \nYou won’t want to miss this session!
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/free-virtual-workshops-for-disability-professionals-make-your-own-therapy-ball-using-makey-makey/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210629T110000
DTSTAMP:20210306T010015Z
CREATED:20210306T010015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T010015Z
UID:23588-1624960800-1624964400@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Working Together Webinar: How Microsoft One Note Can Support Students’ Executive Functioning
DESCRIPTION:We use Executive Function every day. They are a set of mental skills that help us to learn\, work\, and manage daily life. Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus\, follow directions\, and handle emotions\, among other things. This webinar will explore Executive Functioning and will provide insight as to how Microsoft One Note supports those who have trouble with Executive Function. One Note can help level the playing field for students. \nTopic: How Microsoft One Note Can Support Students’ Executive Functioning\nDate: June 29th\, 2021\nTime: 10:00 PT\nPresented By: Atlantic Region Neil Squire Staff\nRegister for this webinar now!
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/working-together-webinar-how-microsoft-one-note-can-support-students-executive-functioning-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210710
DTSTAMP:20210630T172658Z
CREATED:20210630T172658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T172658Z
UID:23958-1625616000-1625875199@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:RESNA 2021 Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 2021 Virtual Conference will bring together assistive technology professionals from a variety of disciplines to exchange ideas about the latest innovations and research helping people with disabilities lead independent\, healthy lives. \nJoin Makers Making Change as we present new AT developments we’ve been working on: \n\nWednesday\, July 7th: DIY Switches Presentation by Katie Butzu (Michigan leader)\, Loreto Dumitrescu (New York leader)\, Matt Levac (Arizona leader)\, and Chad Leaman (Director of Innovation at Neil Squire).\nFriday\, July 9th: Developer showcase unveiling 2 new ATs around adaptive gaming and switches.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/resna-2021-virtual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210713T110000
DTSTAMP:20210306T010255Z
CREATED:20210306T010255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T010255Z
UID:23589-1626170400-1626174000@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Working Together Webinar: Information Interviews: The Inside Scoop
DESCRIPTION:Information interviews put you in the driver’s seat and can help you decide which jobs to apply for. In this webinar\, you will learn all about information interviews and what you need to do to get the inside scoop on jobs that interest you. They are also a great way to tap into the hidden job market! \nTopic: Information Interviews: The Inside Scoop\nDate: July 13th\, 2021\nTime: 10:00 PT\nPresented By: Central Region Neil Squire Staff\nRegister for this webinar now! (new window)
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/working-together-webinar-information-interviews-the-inside-scoop-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20210721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20210721T193000
DTSTAMP:20210716T223038Z
CREATED:20210716T223038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T223038Z
UID:23992-1626890400-1626895800@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Fredericton Device Build
DESCRIPTION:Makers Making Change is hosting a fun event where individuals can volunteer their time to build an assistive device! \nParticipants will be provided with tools\, parts and instructions and shown how to build an assistive device – the dice spinner! The dice spinner allows an individual to roll a dice in a creative way\, by plugging in an adaptive switch and pressing to have the spinner roll the dice! This allows for anyone to roll a dice with a press of a switch! For more info on the dice spinner: https://www.makersmakingchange.com/project/dice-spinner/  \nMakers Making Change is a project that connects people who could benefit from assistive devices with volunteer makers. Makers Making Change is an innovative community-based initiative that connects makers to people with disabilities to create affordable open source assistive technologies. Makers Making Change utilizes emerging technology such as Arduino microcontrollers\, 3D printing and laser cutting. The project integrates the culture and communities that surround the open source movement\, the maker movement and the crowdsourcing movement.
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/fredericton-device-build/
CATEGORIES:Buildathon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210731
DTSTAMP:20210707T141915Z
CREATED:20210707T141915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T141915Z
UID:23968-1627257600-1627689599@www.neilsquire.ca
SUMMARY:Work & Home Accessibility: An Intro to Neil Squire Society Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join Neil Squire at the Vancouver Island Virtual Roadshow. At 1pm on Monday\, July 26th we will be running a session called: Work & Home Accessibility: An Intro to Neil Squire Society Programs
URL:https://www.neilsquire.ca/event/work-home-accessibility-an-intro-to-neil-squire-society-programs/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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