"On this International Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to work together for a better world that is inclusive, equitable and sustainable for everyone, where the rights of people with disabilities are fully realized." — António Guterres, UN Secretary-General
Please join us on December 3rd in Fredericton, New Brunswick for International Day of Persons with Disabilities Register to take part in the LipSync Build, or register to attend the Guest Speakers segment from 10 – 11 am. The LipSync enables a person that has no use of their hands to use a touchscreen device, laptop […]
The Region of Peel will be hosting an International Day of Persons with Disabilities event on December 3rd at the Embassy Grand in Brampton, Ontario. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The exhibits will be showcased between 9 – 10 a.m. and 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Our Tech for Good staff will be presenting at the Abilities Event: International Day of Persons with Disabilities at TELUS Garden for The Abilities Resource Group, one of 5 employee resource groups at TELUS.
International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the private sector. […]
About this Event Valley Makers Makerspace is hosting an access switch build in partnership with NW works at the Fire Fly Cafe! What is an access switch? An access switch is a switch that allow a person with limited mobility in their hands to access devices like tablets, smartphones, computers, toys and other electronics. They […]
Makers Making Change will be running a toy hack hosted by SaskPower. In addition to hacking toys, attendees will be making access switches from the Makers Making Change library. This event is expected to run on Dec 6th from 12pm-4pm.
Holiday Toy Hack Fundraiser 114 Magnolia St Suite 505 Bellingham Washington Learn to Adapt a toy and build a switch so a child with a disability can enjoy it this Christmas! Participants will learn how to re-route electricity to a headphone jack to allow an access switch to be plugged in. Bellingham Makerspace is hosting […]
Let’s Kickstart our new Phoenix Arizona Chapter of Makers Making Change! Chapter Leader Matt Levac will team up with our maker friend and collaborator Brady Fulton (AT NOMAD) to host a Toy Hack and Switch Build Event sponsored by Makers Making Change in partnership with Accel Schools. Event takes place Sat Dec 14, from 10am-2pm […]
Announcing the start of our new Gainsville Florida Chapter of Makers Making Change! Our chapter leader, Leigh Anne Brewster is a STEAM Education Specialist and FIRST Robotics Coach from P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School. Leigh Anne will be partnering with Bill Binko, our maker friend and collaborator from ATMakers to host a Holiday Toy Hack & Switch Build […]
Small Business BC is excited to announce their inaugural Accessibility Month. Are you looking to start or grow your own business? Join them for Accessibility Month in January 2020 featuring over 20 seminars and webinars, all with in-person ASL interpretation. A variety of topics will be covered, from business planning to financial management to market […]