CBC Radio Interview: Neil Squire Elves Workshop
CBC Radio was at our Neil Squire Elves Workshop in Regina on December 19th. Listen to the interview here:
Neil Squire Elves Workshop
The Neil Squire Elves Workshop, a maker event put on by Neil Squire Society’s Makers Making Change (new window), will take place on December 19th at the Saskatchewan Science Centre in Regina. Approximately 20 Human Resources individuals from the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure will be volunteering their time to make LipSyncs (new window) which […]
Toy Hacking for the Holidays
In this workshop attendees will learn and be able to: Describe the components required for a switch to work List three areas on the body that an individual with a disability can use to access an ability switch, without or with the appropriate mounting tools Describe two or more characteristics on a toy (or another battery […]
Makers Making Change Update: Conductive Touch Music Toys
A project that we have a specific request for is a Conductive Touch Music Toy, a lightweight toy that will help teach cause-and-effect, by playing music when picked up.
Toy Adapt-a-thon
Adapted toys are magic for kids with motor issues. It’s true that the toy creates joy and fun for the child, but it’s also the first step towards the ability to control their world. Switch activated toys are incredibly powerful for children with physical challenges. However they are very expensive and often out of reach […]