Makers Making Change Update: Event-Hopping in the US
We had build events in New York, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, where we were hosted by some amazing (and very friendly) makerspaces.
UBC LaserCut Keyguards
Makers Making Change is going to host a group of students from UBC Mechanical Engineering at Vancouver Hack Space on Thursday, October 4th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. The students will be volunteering their time to design keyguards that will be laser cut out of acrylic. Keyguards are often used by people with disabilities to […]
Explore Assistive Devices at Ignite Career Day
Come learn what an Assistive Technologist does and learn a bit about devices recommended for people with disabilities. Learn about the inner workings of assistive technology devices that are designed by Industrial Designers as well as Electrical and Mechanical Engineers! On October 3-6 2018, Neil Squire Society’s Makers Making Change (new window) will be at Ignite Career Day at […]
Assistive Technology Maker’s Faire
The AT Makers’ Fair will inspire participants to become creative problem solvers, bringing together makers of all abilities to share ideas, develop new skills and enhance innovations for persons with disabilities. The Fair will empower individuals with the methods, materials and know-how needed to efficiently create everyday just-in-time devices and technologies. Join us! Novice to […]
Introduction to Maker Skills for Occupational Therapists Workshop
Makers Making Change connects makers to people with disabilities to create affordable open source assistive technologies. Participants will learn “maker skills” to expand their practice; they may learn to solder, create a simple switch circuit, as well learn 3D modelling which can be used to create customized solutions. Occupational Therapists will learn about our Open […]