Chapter Highlight: MMC Edmonton
“I strongly believe cost should never be a barrier to anyone who needs AT. Our Edmonton MMC chapter hopes to raise awareness of AT needs and enhance the quality of life for people living with disabilities every day.”
A Look at Makers Making Change’s New Chapters
We wanted to introduce you to three of Makers Making Change’s new chapters — the Open Access Resource Centre (OARC) in Winnipeg, Manitoba; EAST at Nettleton STEAM School in Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Nova Scotia Community College’s Disability Supports and Services program.
Lucas and Olivia 3D Print Assistive Devices for Recreational Therapy
Over last summer, University of Alberta students Lucas Plamondon and Olivia Tronchin worked together during their work experience at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital to print assistive devices to help patients.
“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.
CTV Morning Live Winnipeg Features Making Making Change
Our Makers Making Change program was featured on CTV Morning Live in Winnipeg this morning.