“[I’m] Much Happier, I Enjoy Working So Much More Now”
Commuting to and from work was causing Bradley pain, having to lift his wheelchair in and out of his vehicle for the past 25 years.
MMC Atlanta Chapter Builds 20 Switches at Georgia OT Conference
On Sunday, October 17th, the Atlanta Chapter of Makers Making Change, led by Shepherd Center occupational therapist Jasmin Brumby-Smith, closed the Georgia Occupational Therapy Association Conference with a build-a-thon.
“It Just Seems Like a Really Powerful Game Changing Experience,” Naomi Works With Makers to Find Switch Adapted Toys for Her Client
Naomi Beswick, a speech language pathologist in Edmonton, Alberta, was looking for a switch adapted toy for a child that she works with. A first-time requestor, perhaps it was fitting that two first-time volunteers answered the call.
Interact Switch Build
Volunteers will be introduced to our Makers Making Change Program, receive insight on our devices, design process and how we update designs once receiving feedback from users. Then they will then be lead through instructions on building Interact Switches.
McGill University Device Build
We are so excited to have McGill University joining Makers Making Change in building devices!