James Builds Over 50 Devices as a Clubs That Care Leader
James, a person with disabilities himself, has been busy as a Clubs That Care leader, printing over 50 devices for Ability NB service participants and others in the community.
Meet the Daughter-Father Maker Duo: Alyssa and Jules Take on the Challenging Builds
It was only natural when Alyssa decided to volunteer as a Clubs That Care leader, building assistive devices for Canadians with disabilities, that she’d rope in her father. Since then, they’ve built and delivered nearly 30 devices.
Milad’s Legacy
Having joined Neil Squire initially as a co-op student in 2012, Milad eventually became one of the first staff members of our Makers Making Change program. A user of assistive technology himself, Milad was passionate about designing assistive technology that could empower others with disabilities — he combined his skills as a systems engineer with his own lived experience with disability.
Templeton Secondary School Students Learn All About Making Assistive Technology
Recently, students in the STEM program at Templeton Secondary School in Vancouver got a crash course on all things making assistive technology.
Makers Making Change Engages Over 800 Students at Canada Wide Science Fair and Skills Canada
To cap off May, the Makers Making Change team participated in two events that allowed us to reach hundreds of students from all across Canada. From May 28th to 29th, we were excited to host booths promoting STEM education at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton, Alberta and the Skills Canada National Competition in Toronto, Ontario.