Frequently Asked Questions

There are many benefits to having a Makers Making Change (MMC) account. Registered users can:

• Request a volunteer to build devices from the assistive devices library.
• Fulfill device requests as a volunteer maker.
• Submit ideas to the devices library.
• Help turn device ideas into reality.
• Contribute your own open-source design.
• Connect with other members in the Makers Making Change community on our forum.

Registered and non-registered users can freely download device files and instructions.

We take personal information and privacy very seriously. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information.

At times, your name and/or city, prov/state, and location will be public :

• When you request a device from the assistive devices library. You’ll be prompted to input your city, prov/state, and country so makers closer to you can take on the request.
• When you contribute a design to the Assistive Devices library, your name will be credited as the designer.

1. Login into your account.
2. Browse the assistive devices library to find a device that meets your needs.
3. Click on the Request button and write a short message to a potential maker. Your request will be posted to the Maker Wanted page.

Learn more about the request process.

All of the devices available on the website are open source and makers volunteer their time and skills to make them. The maker sources the parts, in which the device requester is expected to cover the cost of materials and any shipping. Discuss the cost with your maker / device requester prior to building.

We require projects submitted to our library have photos, a materials list, materials cost and clear instructions.

1. Login to your account.
2. Go to your profile and click Submit a Device.
3. Fill in the form and include any photos, design sketches, files, etc.

Join our extensive network of makers to:

• Fulfill device requests
• Contribute to design challenges
• Start a community chapter in your city.

All devices published to Makers Making Change are open source. Device creators can choose how they want to share their open source designs. Licenses determine attribution, derivatives, commercia/non-commercial usage, and share alike.

For more information, please see: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/

In addition to offering open source designs on our site, we regularly host device build events where we partner with other organizations to raise awareness or donate devices to the community. Refer to our sponsorship package for more details or contact [email protected]