Chapter Highlight: MMC Edmonton
“I strongly believe cost should never be a barrier to anyone who needs AT. Our Edmonton MMC chapter hopes to raise awareness of AT needs and enhance the quality of life for people living with disabilities every day.”
Makers Making Change Helps the Movement Centre Provide Their Clients With Affordable AT
Over the last few years, the Movement Centre is one of several organizations in Winnipeg that Makers Making Change has partnered with to provide low cost assistive technology to people with disabilities.
Aliakbar Overcomes Employment and Language Barriers With WorkBC Assistive Technology Services
Since immigrating to Canada, Aliakbar has had a hard time finding employment. He faced a language barrier, a lack of Canadian education, and hearing loss.
Did You Read MMC’s OT Series? Catch All Five Parts Here
In our leadup to this year’s CAOT Conference, Makers Making Change published a story each week on occupational therapists’ experiences with Makers Making Change, with looks at OTs who have requested and received devices, and OTs who make and lead chapters.
Twitch Switch and Lift Switch Design Update
Our friends at the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation have developed two new assistive switches and are improving the designs.