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Chester Loves His New Adapted Toys
Chester loves his new toys, a switch-adapted Peppa Pig doll and a switch-adapted dinosaur plush toy. “I have never seen him laugh and giggle so…
Device Roundup: February 2023
Here’s a roundup of exciting devices that have been recently added to our Assistive Device library: Flipper the Clipper Flipper the Clipper has been a…
Watch the Makey Makey Therapeutic Exercise Show and Tell
The Makey Makey for Therapeutic Exercise Show and Tell was a blast! This past January, 15 disability professionals from different areas of expertise, showcased their…
3D Design for Assistive Technology in the Classroom
At Makers Making Change, we often get questions from teachers about how they can learn 3D design for assistive technology in the classroom. In this…
100th Assistive Device in the Library: Interview with Maker Ken Hackbarth
This week, Makers Making Change celebrates the 100th assistive device added to our open source assistive device library! Some devices in our library are designed…
RBC Staff Are Building Assistive Tech Devices Virtually
Building assistive tech devices is not a skill typically used by Royal Bank of Canada(RBC) staff. However, this month employees can add some new skills to their resumes! As…
Design Thinking Educational Resources
Design thinking and human centered design are hot topics in education right now. With classes moving online, teachers are looking for ways to engage their…
Makers Design IoT Assistive Device for People with Dementia
Tech nerds everywhere are excited by the possibilities when it comes to IoT assistive devices. Below, our Community Coordinator Zee Kesler transcribes an interview with…
Toy Hack Event in Phoenix Helps Children with Disabilities
This December, our Phoenix Chapter of Makers Making Change hosted their first Adapted Toy Hack. The event took place at the Arizona Science Center on…