Makers Making Change

a picture of a team at the Access Makeathon showing off their device

Five Years Ago Today: Access Makeathon

January 27, 2022

On January 27th, 2017, makers and people with disabilities came together in Vancouver, BC to work with each other over a 48 hour period to develop a device that improves the quality of life for the person with a disability. By the end of the event, each team developed a working prototype.

TIPE 3D Printing: The Global Women in 3D Printing Conference

January 18, 2022

Technology, Industry, People, Economics With a focus on case studies, additive manufacturing user applications, visionary talks on the future, and people shaping the industry, TIPE | 2022 (new window) curates an inspirational all-women agenda of speakers and panelists. Long-lasting connections and networking opportunities are emphasized throughout this human-centered event, which welcomes all members of the […]

Makers Making Change: 2021 Year in Review

January 13, 2022

2021 was a great year for Makers Making Change. Over the course of the year, we hosted 44 events, made a significant update to our website and how you request devices and fulfill requests, and we set a world record!

a poster describing the project. click the image to read PDF.

Accessible Switch Research Study

January 6, 2022

Our friends at the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation are recruiting Canadian subjects to test two new assistive switch designs.

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