D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 2 - Build Event
2026-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be at the D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 2 – Build Event.
MMC will be hosting a Build event.
D-Camps campers will join MMC to build assistive switches for community members with disabilities. Students will get to test their finished tech on an adaptive video game setup.

D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 2 - All Camp Presentation
2026-08-06 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be at the D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 2 – All Camp Presentation.
MMC will be hosting a DIY low tech material Design Challenge competition.
Our Design Challenge: Build Assistive Technology workshop will challenge student with prototyping an assistive device. Students will be presented with a real world problem and will be encouraged to create, model or sketch their own solutions. This enables students to start building design thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun and creative way.

Assistive Technology Services Webinar
2026-08-05 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-07-22 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-07-15 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-06-17 12:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
Find out how the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services program, operated by Neil Squire, can benefit you and your employees. Join Marketing Manager, Nate Toevs, each week for a webinar on the following topics:

Workplace accommodations
Ergonomics
Assistive technology
Available resources
Funding options
Community supports programs
Product demonstrations

When: Wednesday, 12:30pm to 1:00pm.
Where: Online
Register Here
For more information please contact:
Nate Toevs
604.355.0578
natet@neilsquire.ca

D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 1 - Build Event
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be at the D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 1 – Build Event.
MMC will be hosting a Build event.
D-Camps campers will join MMC to build assistive switches for community members with disabilities. Students will get to test their finished tech on an adaptive video game setup.

D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 1 - All Camp Presentation
2026-07-30 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be at the D-Camps Jean Nelson Week 1 – All Camp Presentation.
MMC will be hosting a DIY low tech material Design Challenge competition.
Our Design Challenge: Build Assistive Technology workshop will challenge student with prototyping an assistive device. Students will be presented with a real world problem and will be encouraged to create, model or sketch their own solutions. This enables students to start building design thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun and creative way.

SHAD UNB Build
2026-07-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at the University of New Brunswick to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop!
MMC 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! Our 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.
All created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.

PICS Mega Job Fair
2026-07-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex, 10950 126A St, Surrey, BC, V3V 0E5, Canada
Neil Squire and WorkBC Assistive Technology Services will be at the PICS Mega Job Fair.
Come help us celebrate over 20 years of helping people find their dream job! The Mega Job Fair has taken place for the past 20 years and is a highly successful event in the Lower Mainland. The purpose of the job fair is to reduce the stress and pressures both employers and job seekers face when job searching, recruiting, and networking. Thousands of attendees and numerous exhibitors participate each year, making this day a productive and fun-filled experience for everyone who attends. This event benefits both job seekers and employers. Job seekers can explore career options with employers such as retailers, restaurants, service providers, banks, credit unions, and crown corporations; while employers can meet and recruit motivated candidates. The event further serves as a great opportunity to network and build brand awareness. PICS Mega Job Fair Vancouver 2026 will be a grand affair, and we look forward to seeing you there!

PANDA AAC Camp
2026-07-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be tabling at the PANDA AAC Camp, come by and say hi!

SHAD University of Alberta Build
2026-07-23 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at the University of Alberta to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop!
MMC 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! Our 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.
All created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.

SHAD Ontario Tech Build
2026-07-21 07:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at Ontario Tech to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop!
MMC 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! Our 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.
All created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.

SHAD UBC Build
2026-07-20 09:00 - 15:45 (America/Vancouver) | Alberta
SHAD UBC students join MMC to build joysticks for community members with disabilities. Students will get to test their finished joysticks on an adaptive video game setup.

Monday Morning Magic at K-Days
2026-07-20 07:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5B 0J2, Canada
Makers Making Change will be at Monday Morning Magic at K-Days.

Lunch and Learn: Virtual
2026-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Neil Squire Society, Burnaby, 400-3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5C 6P9, Canada
Join Marketing Manager, Nate Toevs, for a webinar on assistive technology, ergonomics, and the services available to people who have work-related barriers due to a disability or functional limitation.
Topics include:

Workplace accommodations
Ergonomics
Assistive technology
Available resources
Funding options
Community supports programs
Product demonstrations

When: The 3rd Thursday of every second month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
Where: Zoom
Register today and learn more about the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services program, operated by Neil Squire. Lunch is not provided at our virtual sessions.
Register Here
For more information please contact:
Nate Toevs
604 355 0578
natet@neilsquire.ca
*The WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Lunch and Learn is only available to residents of British Columbia.

SHAD StFX University Build
2026-07-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at StFX University to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop!
MMC 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! Our 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.
All created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.

Clubs that Care: Talk To Us Tuesday July 2026
2026-07-14 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
Join members of the Makers Making Change Team and other club that care leaders at our quarterly Clubs that Care: Talk To Us Tuesday virtual event. This is a space to come with questions and learn more about the Clubs that Care Leaders. Our next session is taking place on July 14 at 3:30 pm PST.

SPARK Camp Visit
2026-07-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be at SPARK Camp 2026. MMC will be hosting accessible gaming and RC Car racing activities.

SHAD Mt Allison University Build
2026-07-08 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at Mt. Allison University to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop!
MMC 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! Our 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.
All created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.

Ryan Shares Day Build
2026-07-08 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Alberta
MMC joins Ryan Shares to adapt toys for kids with disabilities across Canada.

SHAD TMU Build
2026-07-07 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Alberta
Makers Making Change is excited to be partner with the SHAD program at Toronto Metropolitan University to facilitate a STEM with Purpose workshop!
MMC 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! Our 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.
All created devices will be donated to local partners and individuals with disabilities.

Toy Hacking 101 Part 3: How to Document Your Switch Adapted Toys
2026-06-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
Join members of the Makers Making Change Team as they present the Summer Series: Toy Hacking 101. This is a 3 part series and a space to come with questions and a curiosity to learn more about switch adapting toys. Session three is June 23th at 2pm EST/11 am PST. All sessions will be recorded.
Part 3: How to Document Your Switch Adapted Toys
This virtual session is aimed at participants who have or want to switch adapt toys independent from provided instructions and want to create and share their own instruction as a resource for others. MMC staff will walk through documentation templates meant to help participants create their instructions, and steps to follow to provide others with necessary information.
This workshop will be 30 minutes of instructions, provided by an open Q&A with MMC staff and live demonstrations.
We look forward to having you attend the event!

Regina Anniversary Barbeque
2026-06-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Regina) | Neil Squire Prairie Regional Office, 1353 Broad Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 7V1, Canada
Please join us at our Regina office for free hot dogs, drinks and chips at our 42nd Anniversary Barbeque. Members of the Regina Police Service Community Engagement Unit will be helping us serve lunch.

Date: June 19th, 2026
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Neil Squire Prairie Region Office parking lot on the North East corner of Broad Street & 8th Avenue, Regina

Questions? Please contact Nikki at nikkil@neilsquire.ca

Lunch and Learn: In-Person
2026-06-18 11:50 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Neil Squire Society, Burnaby, 400-3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5C 6P9, Canada
Join Marketing Manager, Nate Toevs, for an in-person lunch and learn and learn about assistive technology, ergonomics, and the services available to people who have work-related barriers due to a disability or functional limitation.
Topics include:

Workplace accommodations
Ergonomics
Assistive technology
Available resources
Funding options
Community supports programs
Product demonstrations

When: The 3rd Thursday of every second month from 11:50am to 1:00pm.
Where: In person Lunch and Learns take place in our Assistive Technology Services Lab, 400 – 3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC V5C 6P9. Please see our directions and parking information here.
Register: We’re sorry, registration is full for our June 18th session.
Lunch is provided at our in-person sessions.
For more information please contact:
Nate Toevs
604 355 0578
natet@neilsquire.ca

Langley Career & Education Expo 2026
2026-06-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Langley Curling Centre, 20699 42 Ave, Langley, BC, Canada
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services will be at the Langley Career & Education Expo. Join us at the Langley Career & Education Expo and visit all the amazing exhibitors who are joining us. See what employers are hiring for, learn about career programs, and enter or extend your education with post-secondary institutes.

Build Event with BLG Law Firm Vancouver
2026-06-17 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver) | Alberta
Makers Making Change joins BLG Vancouver to switch adapt toys for kids with disabilities across Canada.

Toy Hacking 101 Part 2: How to Switch Adapt Toys Independently
2026-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
Join members of the Makers Making Change Team as they present the Summer Series: Toy Hacking 101. This is a 3 part series and a space to come with questions and a curiosity to learn more about switch adapting toys. Session two is June 16 at 2pm EST/11 am PST. All sessions will be recorded.
Part 2: How to Switch Adapt Toys Independently
MMC staff will guide participants in what to look for when choosing toys to adapt and different switch adapting methods to consider for different types of toys. MMC staff will also provide guidance on what parts and tools you need to complete these devices.
This workshop will be 30 minutes of instructions, provided by an open Q&A with MMC staff and hands on demonstrations for switch adapting toys.

Build Event with BLG Law Firm Ottawa
2026-06-10 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Alberta
BLG Law Firm will collaborate with Makers Making Change in a hands-on STEM workshop, learning to create switch-adapted toys that promote accessible play for all.
