7 events found.
Week of Events
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
"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
Hacking for the Holidays: Making Toys Accessible for Kids with Disabilities
Makers Making Change is partnering with SAP's Vancouver office to host a switch build and toy hacking event for children at the Sunny Hill hospital.
International Volunteer Day
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. […]
Valley Makers Access Switch Build w/NW Works
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 […]
Sunday, December 1, 2019
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Monday, December 2, 2019
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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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December 3, 2019 -Region of Peel International Day of Persons with Disabilities Event
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December 3, 2019 -UN Day for Persons with Disabilities LipSync Buildathon
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December 3, 2019 -Abilities Event: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Region of Peel International Day of Persons with Disabilities Event
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.
UN Day for Persons with Disabilities LipSync Buildathon
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 […]
Abilities Event: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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Thursday, December 5, 2019
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Friday, December 6, 2019
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December 6, 2019 -Regina Toy Hack and Switch Build
Regina Toy Hack and Switch Build
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.
Saturday, December 7, 2019
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December 7, 2019 -Bellingham Makerspace Holiday Toy Hack @Invent Coworking
Bellingham Makerspace Holiday Toy Hack @Invent Coworking
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 […]