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Makers Making Change

@MakerMakeChange

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

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We've moved over to Bluesky (makersmakingchange.bsky.soci…) and we hope you'll find us there. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram. This account is no longer actively monitored.
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Neil Squire@NeilSquireSoc28 Nov 2024
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.
Tyler and Shannel standing at a Neil Squire booth with assistive technology and displays for our Makers Making Change and Creative Employment Options programs.

ALT Tyler and Shannel standing at a Neil Squire booth with assistive technology and displays for our Makers Making Change and Creative Employment Options programs.

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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
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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: youtube.com/watch?v=vDU_FAhu…
Engineering Lead Jake McIvor, and images of assistive devices. Text: MMC Live Ep 3: R&D, presented by Makers Making Change and Neil Squire.

ALT Engineering Lead Jake McIvor, and images of assistive devices. Text: MMC Live Ep 3: R&D, presented by Makers Making Change and Neil Squire.

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MMC Live will be actually streaming live today at 3 pm PST/6 pm EST.
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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: youtube.com/live/vDU_FAhuiGc
Engineering Lead Jake McIvor, and images of assistive devices. Text: MMC Live Ep 3: R&D, presented by Makers Making Change and Neil Squire.

ALT Engineering Lead Jake McIvor, and images of assistive devices. Text: MMC Live Ep 3: R&D, presented by Makers Making Change and Neil Squire.

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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!
A wall with a painted cartoon dinosaur on it wearing sunglasses. A woman wearing a navy sweater is to the right of the dinosaur and a man is standing to the left.

ALT A wall with a painted cartoon dinosaur on it wearing sunglasses. A woman wearing a navy sweater is to the right of the dinosaur and a man is standing to the left.

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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
Image from TELUS Spark Science Centre (@TELUS_Spark)
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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!
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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: hackingfortheholidays2024.ca… #MakersMakingChange #NeilSquire #AdaptedToys
A child in a wheelchair plays with a switch-adapted bubble blower.

ALT A child in a wheelchair plays with a switch-adapted bubble blower.

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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: ow.ly/nAtH50U9BlK PEI: ow.ly/7yyH50U9BlM Fredericton: ow.ly/nB2R50U9BlL
A toy guitar, toy race cars, toy Stitch and toy dinosaur in a row. The toys are pictured above young woman soldering wearing safety glasses

ALT A toy guitar, toy race cars, toy Stitch and toy dinosaur in a row. The toys are pictured above young woman soldering wearing safety glasses

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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: youtu.be/fZP5eInOX48
A screen capture of the interview, featuring Justin talking to AMI Today host Jacob Shymanski.

ALT A screen capture of the interview, featuring Justin talking to AMI Today host Jacob Shymanski.

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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: makersmakingchange.com/s/hac…
An adult woman shows a child with a disability a toy.

ALT An adult woman shows a child with a disability a toy.

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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]
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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]
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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: makersmakingchange.com/s/man…
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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: hackingfortheholidays2024.ca…
Evie playing with a switch-adapted toy.

ALT Evie playing with a switch-adapted toy.

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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: makersmakingchange.com/s/man…
The students stand outside the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation.

ALT The students stand outside the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation.

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