Makers Making Change

We connect people with #disabilities to makers who can build affordable #AssistiveTechnology. Program of @NeilSquireSoc

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

We've moved over to Bluesky (https://t.co/uG5CI5AImG) and we hope you'll find us there. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram. This account is no longer actively monitored.

[Neil Squire @NeilSquireSoc]

Our Calgary team had a great time at the @Kahanoff Centre Open House today. We learned a lot about our fellow tenants, and it was a good opportunity to share our work. Here's Tyler from our @MakerMakeChange program and Shannel from #CreativeEmploymentOptions.

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In partnership with Worlds UNBound, a STEM program from University of New Brunswick, we were excited to join their Go ENG Girl event in Fredericton. Josie, a engineer on our R&D team and UNB Engineering grad, shared her career journey with students! #HackingForTheHolidays

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

MMC Live will be actually streaming live today at 3 pm PST/6 pm EST.

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

On MMC Live tomorrow, our R&D team discusses their work, how our assistive device library is managed and how you can contribute, and of course, a show and tell with some exciting devices in the works. Catch it Nov 27 at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.

Save the link: https://t.co/IbK0LutDOq

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

This month's MMC Live will stream live at 3 pm PST/ 6 pm EST today, rather than the previously posted time.

Save the link: https://t.co/Pb9vQZTKAp

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

For #HackingForTheHolidays, Courtney, East Region Coordinator, led a workshop with students at her old school, Walter Duggan Consolidated School! Students built 40+ switches, and Courtney reunited with former teachers & worked alongside her brother, Mr. Cameron, a teacher there!

[TELUS Spark Science Centre @TELUS_Spark]

On Dec. 3, join #TELUSSpark for an #adaptivegaming demo with @MakerMakeChange in the Creative Kids Museum. 🎮✨
Experience how #technology makes play accessible for all. Let’s champion inclusion through the #science of play! 💙
#InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities #STEAM

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A great day of making at @Inside_TAB! #HolidayHackathon #HackingForTheHolidays

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A great crowd to start our Holiday Hackathon!

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

We’ve raised over $61,000 so far as part of our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign, but we still have a ways to go for our goal of $125,000. Help give the gift of play this holiday season.

Donate now: https://t.co/3QIaHFka61

#MakersMakingChange #NeilSquire #AdaptedToys

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

Are you in Halifax, Fredericton or Prince Edward Island?
We have Hacking for the Holidays events happening near you!
Registration is open for events in those locations:
Halifax: https://t.co/KdpSldbvpj
PEI: https://t.co/Yhqqnzn8Hr
Fredericton: https://t.co/EEXPMqFeYF

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Justin Pezzin, Director of Makers Making Change, was on AMI Today this morning on @AccessibleMedia to talk about our upcoming Holiday Hackathon and #HackingForTheHolidays.

Watch: https://t.co/PxGz8X32PI

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

One request per child. We will try our best to fulfill each and every request, however, we are not able to guarantee a toy for every request that is submitted. [3/3]

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

Are you the parent of a child with a disability, or are you a clinician working with children with disabilities? You can request a toy through our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign today. [1/3]

Make a request: https://t.co/sncgyXWxGp

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

In order to receive a toy through our Hacking for the Holidays campaign, you must be located in Canada. (To access the form to request a toy on our website, you must be logged into an account with a Canadian address in your profile info). [2/3]

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

Its STEM Day!
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - is a big part of the work we do here at MMC. Our R&D team use these skills everyday creating new devices but we also love using MMC to teach STEM skills to youth AND inspire them to give back to their communities!

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Makers Making Change Accessible Gaming Lead Tyler Fentie was honoured to receive the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) Community Partnership Award.

Read more: https://t.co/er7dNw1mex

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

We’re barely past Halloween, but thanks to your support of our Hacking for the Holidays campaign, we’ve raised over $41,000, hosted 29 events, engaged 823 volunteers, and made 458 devices for kids with disabilities.

Donate now: https://t.co/3QIaHFka61

[Makers Making Change @MakerMakeChange]

In a partnership with Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program and @PACnb_org, students from the DSFS have been learning skills like 3D printing and soldering to adapt toys and build assistive devices for people with disabilities.

Read more: https://t.co/FxmGqxu38i