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We Fixed 40 LipSyncs
On Thursday, July 5th, we were at Vancouver Hack Space to repair a few LipSyncs. In just a few hours, around 12 volunteers helped us troubleshoot and fix…
Moncton High School Buildathon
On May 30 2018, we hosted a LipSync buildathon at Moncton High School for the province’s Disability Awareness Week. The event was focused around building the…
How the DQMusicBox Brings “Profound Joy” to People with Dementia
At Makers Making Change, we believe in collaborating to make even more effective assistive solutions. On that note, we want to introduce two makers: Ross…
Fix a LipSync
Next week, we’ll meet our old friends at Vancouver Hack Space (VHS) to repair and complete a bunch of LipSyncs. Not every device is finished at our…
TELUS Staff Build 175 LipSyncs
Last week, we wrapped up our TELUS Days of Giving LipSync Buildathons. Some incredible TELUS team members helped us build 175 LipSyncs over the past…
A Better LipSync Joystick Jig
One of the most challenging and error-prone steps in building the LipSync has been assembling the force-sensing resistors (FSRs). The delicate FSRs can be easily…
NOMCON and AT Makers’ Fair
We are rolling up our sleeves and prepping for a week of activity. Here are two big maker events in the US that we’ll be…
National AccessAbility Week
May 27th – June 2nd is National AccessAbility Week, a time to promote inclusion and accessibility and to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities.…
Government of Canada funds digital technologies to improve accessibility for Canadians with disabilities
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the Government of Canada stated its commitment to help more Canadians with disabilities participate in the digital economy. More than…