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About Makers Making Change

Empowering people with disabilities since 1984

Our Mission


According to Statistics Canada, 80% of people living with a disability use an assistive device to increase their independence, and 27% need at least one more. Cost is often cited as the main barrier.


Volunteer-made assistive technology can help bridge the gap.


Neil Squire's Makers Making Change program connects people with disabilities to volunteers who can build affordable assistive technology. Our mission is to achieve economic and social inclusiveness for all people with disabilities.

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Your donation goes towards providing free assistive devices

Every dollar counts. Your support ensures that essential devices are delivered directly to those who need AT. A donation of $50 can purchase a toy and switch components, giving a child everything they need to play with a new toy this year.

A young girl using an adapted bubble blower.

About Neil Squire Society


We use technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities.


Neil Squire Society is a non-profit that has been revolutionizing the lives of Canadians with disabilities since 1984 through assistive technology. Makers Making Change is one of the many programs offered.


Our work is focused on four distinct areas: Innovation, Digital Literacy, Employment, and Assistive Technology.

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Our Funders


Our work is made possible through the Government of Canada and community foundations, as well as through generous donations from individuals such as yourself.

WITH FUNDING FROM

Government of Canada
NSERC
Government of British Columbia
Google.org
Canada Life
Craig H Neilsen Foundation
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Bourassa Savaria Foundation logo
Autodesk Technology Impact