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Skip to NavigationCome 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you a Disability Professional? Do you want to learn more about how 3D printing, simple electronics, and open source is changing the field of assistive technology? On Sept 26th and 30th, Neil Squire Society’s Makers Making Change (new window) is hosting two six hour workshops in the Washington, DC area. At these workshops, disability professionals will […]
The LipSync enables a person that has no use of their hands to use a touchscreen device, laptop or computer — it is a mouth operated joystick that allows a person to control an onscreen cursor with minimal head and neck movement. An open-source hardware project funded by Google, it uses 3D printed parts, an […]