National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) takes place every year starting on the last Sunday in May. It is a time when accessibility and inclusion is promoted across communities and workplaces and a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities.
Could you, or someone you know, benefit from an adaptive device to compensate for a disability? Perhaps assistance with turning keys, adapting gaming controllers, or carrying items on a wheelchair? Do you have an interest in helping others by making adaptive devices through the use of electronics or 3D Printing? If so, then join us […]
With so many things now happening online – are you looking for ways to help take in all the information? Maybe assistive technology features can help – join Neil Squire to learn about Assistive Technology! Neil Squire staff will talk about and demonstrate assistive technology and how to use it, many features which may be […]
Women in 3D Printing (new window) is a group with a chapter based out of the North Forge Makerspace (new window) in Winnipeg Manitoba. The organization promotes, supports and inspires women who are using additive manufacturing technologies. The organization also encourages women to try 3D Printing technologies for the first time! June 3rd 5-6 CST Join a special […]
NOMCON 2020: Sustainability: Building & Supporting an Ecosystem That Sustains Us All The Makers Making Change (new window) team is hosting 2 session you can join! DIY Assistive Technology Solutions Friday June 5, 1-2 pm PT/4-5pm ET Hosted by Stewart Russell Materials Engineer and Regional Coordinator for Central Canada Onboarding Volunteer Makers Thursday June 4, […]
Hosted on Zoom by the Halifax Public Libraries and Makers Making Change Could you, or someone you know, benefit from an adaptive device? Join us for an information session with Makers Making Change, a project from Neil Squire Society connecting people who could benefit from assistive devices with volunteer makers.
VIRTUAL TOY HACK WORKSHOP Switch Adapting a Plush Toy & Building a Switch. Join the Arizona Technology Access Program (AZTap (new window)) for a virtual toy hack hands-on workshop June 8. Participants will learn to switch adapt a Singing Toucan plush toy (new window) and build a 3D printed switch. Kits with all the supplies and equipment […]
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.
The Abilities Expo is Going Virtual...Globally! No need for masks or gloves, and you can connect with the disability-focused resources you need day or night in your pajamas. Take that, COVID-19! Register for free today!
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 […]
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.
A dice spinner is a DIY assistive device created by Brady Fulton of ATNomad. This device helps a person with fine motor control difficulties to roll dice independently. The device uses a motor and enclosure to prevent the dice from rolling off the table. The dice spinner can be operated by a switch that best suits the user. […]