MMC Arm Cycle Controller Featured on AMI This Week
Grant Hardy from AMI learns about the Arm Cycle Gaming Interface, an interactive fitness and rehab experience for people with spinal cord injuries.
Neil Squire to Attempt a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for Most Users to Take an Online DIY AT Lesson in 24 Hours
Neil Squire and their Makers Making Change initiative are aiming to set an #ATWorldRecord on the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities to raise awareness of the need for affordable assistive technology solutions for people with disabilities.
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.