research and development

A Button Aid being used to button up a shirt.

MMC Device Roundup: Arthritis Awareness Month 2024

September 5, 2024

Did you know that September is Arthritis Awareness Month in Canada? According to Arthritis Canada, approximately six million Canadians are affected by arthritis. Many of the devices in our library are designed for people with arthritis. Here’s a look at some of our favourites.

A felting needle holder.

MMC Device Roundup: August 2024

August 8, 2024

We’re going to look at some of the new devices in our Assistive Device Library. In today’s Device Roundup, up first is the Felting Needle Holder, a simple 3D printed device that makes it easier to do needle felting for people with limited hand strength and/or dexterity.

A Musical Grasping Training Aid.

MMC R&D Summer 2024 Update

June 20, 2024

The Makers Making Change Research and Development team is currently working on a number of projects this summer. Here’s a rundown of the projects in the works, and some opportunities for you to get involved.

Ean in his wheelchair smiling with the new LipSync.

Ean Loves Using the New LipSync

May 23, 2024

“I can honestly say I would not be able to work as efficiently as I can now without the LipSync. I haven’t found anything that works even close to the LipSync, allowing me to not only work, but connect with my peers and community virtually,” Ean says.

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