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Makers Making Change Helps the Movement Centre Provide Their Clients With Affordable AT
The Movement Centre of Manitoba in Winnipeg specializes in conductive education rehabilitation, working with clients of all ages with neurological motor disorders to learn skills…
Did You Read Our OT Series? Catch All Five Parts Here
In our leadup to this year’s CAOT Conference, we published a story each week on occupational therapists’ experiences with Makers Making Change, with looks at…
Twitch Switch and Lift Switch Design Update
Our friends at the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation have developed two new assistive switch designs, made possible by the Canadian Government’s Assistive Technology Program.…
Occupational Therapists Making Change
Makers Making Change Helps Occupational Therapists Find Affordable Assistive Technology Solutions for Their Clients Since Makers Making Change’s inception in 2016, we’ve made it a…
DIY AT Helps Ashley Clip Her Nails Without Frustration
Like many, Ashley enjoys getting her nails done. “I really enjoy keeping my nails done, like painted and all of that,” says Ashley, who works…
“I Love That the Plans Are Shared Without a Cost Involved”
Makers Making Change Helps Occupational Therapists Find Affordable Assistive Technology Solutions for Their Clients Since Makers Making Change’s inception in 2016, we’ve made it a…
Neil Squire and Makers Making Change Featured on Global BC’s “This Is BC”
Neil Squire and Makers Making Change were featured on Global BC’s “This Is BC” segment during Global News Hour at 6. You can watch below:
“To Be Able to Have [A Device] at Such a Low Cost Is Really Wonderful”
Makers Making Change Helps Occupational Therapists Find Affordable Assistive Technology Solutions for Their Clients Since Makers Making Change’s inception in 2016, we’ve made it a…
“Thanks to Makers Making Change We Have a Great Keyguard for Our Little Keyboard”
We received this letter from an occupational therapist in British Columbia, who received a laser cut keyguard for one of their clients: “Thanks to Makers…