“We Have Solutions!” Episode 2 Featuring Courtney Cameron
On today’s podcast episode we are joined by Courtney Cameron. Courtney is the Atlantic Region’s Regional Coordinator of Makers Making Change, a non-profit initiative by Neil Squire.
Makers Making Change Donates Dice Spinners to Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation
Makers Making Change has donated 10 dice spinners to the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
A Look at Makers Making Change’s New Chapters
We wanted to introduce you to three of Makers Making Change’s new chapters — the Open Access Resource Centre (OARC) in Winnipeg, Manitoba; EAST at Nettleton STEAM School in Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Nova Scotia Community College’s Disability Supports and Services program.
Lucas and Olivia 3D Print Assistive Devices for Recreational Therapy
Over last summer, University of Alberta students Lucas Plamondon and Olivia Tronchin worked together during their work experience at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital to print assistive devices to help patients.
Five Years Ago Today: Access Makeathon
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.