Makers Making Change

Digital Jumpstart particpant Sarah.

“This Opens up a Whole World of Creativity That I Had Lost”

July 20, 2023

“We brainstormed what my needs were and what I’d like to try out. And the beauty of this is I can try things out without breaking the bank,” Sarah says. “Living on a pension limits my ability to experiment with expensive things.”

A hand using a Bottle Opener to open a bottle of apple juice.

“It May Seem Like a Small Thing, but It’s a Huge Gift”

July 6, 2023

“I have been provided with a tool so that I do not have to ask someone every single day so I can have my tea or water,” Marie says. “It may seem like a small thing, but it’s a huge gift. You won’t understand until you need it.”

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First Look: ATP Joysticks

June 8, 2023

Neil Squire has received funding from the Government of Canada’s Accessible Technology Program to develop and release at least four cost-effective, customizable joystick-based alternative input devices through its Makers Making Change program.

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