Makers Making Change

04/28/2026

Not sure which of the 5 bottle‑opener sizes to 3D print? Grab the sizing chart and work with our volunteers to 3D print your opener: https://www.makersmakingchange.com/product/bottle-opener/01tJR00000068z0YAA

04/23/2026

“It's really important for us, because we're pretty fortunate to be able to do what we do."

| Cybertronic Penguinz is a FIRST Robotics Canada team located in Calgary, AB.

A big part of the club is also about giving back to the community for the 10 member team, ranging from grade 8 to 10. So, when they learned about the initiative, it made a lot of sense to get involved.

Read more: https://www.makersmakingchange.com/news/cybertronic-penguinz-use-their-robotics-skills-to-give-back-to-the-community-MCYCI47HNMR5HV3HWMAKXJ7UNTAM

04/22/2026

Catch up with episode 12 of MMC Live, a monthly live stream where we will share resources and projects, exciting updates in our community, and much more.

This episode celebrates ! Join Shanelle and Courtney as they discuss our exciting milestone of hitting 25 000 devices delivered! We will also highlight our program and share updates from club leaders about their experience.

04/21/2026

🔔 Tune in Wed, Apr 22 at 2pm EST for our next MMC Live on Facebook Live!

MMC Live is a monthly live stream where we will share resources and projects, exciting updates in our community, and much more.

This episode celebrates ! Join Shanelle and Courtney as they discuss our exciting milestone of hitting 25,000 devices delivered. We will also highlight our program and share updates from club leaders about their experience.

04/20/2026

Volunteers make the work that we do possible. This National Volunteer Week, we want to celebrate all of the volunteers that give their time and skills to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

Volunteer tutors work one-on-one with Canadians with disabilities in our Computer Comfort and Distance Computer Comfort programs helping them learn vital digital skills, whether they’re needed for employment, to gain independence, or simply to live life to the fullest.

Through our Makers Making Change program, volunteers have helped us deliver over 27,000 devices to persons with disabilities around the world. In build events, corporate volunteers, students, and people from all walks of life build switches and adapt toys that often are donated to children with disabilities and their families, and clinics across Canada — for many kids, it’s the first time they are able to play independently.

“I want to thank our volunteers for the time and care they give. The support they provide makes a real difference for Canadians with disabilities. Programs like Distance Computer Comfort and Computer Comfort would not exist without their time, skill, and commitment,” says Gordon Watt, our Distance Training Coordinator leading our Distance Computer Comfort program.

Read more: https://www.neilsquire.ca/volunteers-make-all-the-difference-at-neil-squire/

04/16/2026

Join us for National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) 2026 from May 31st to June 6th. It’s a time to promote accessibility and inclusion across Canada.

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

“I saw the firsthand change these toys brought about and from that moment on, I realized that this could have a way bigger impact than I would have thought for my community.”

Last September, Abdullah joined his brother, Hamza, a youth leader, to deliver adapted toys to the Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program in Saskatoon. The experience made a real impact on him.

Passionate about making a difference in his community, Abdullah, a first year Bachelor of Commerce student at University of Saskatchewan decided to become a Clubs That Care leader himself.

Before long, he had recruited 10 student volunteers. Over the course of a couple sessions, Abdullah and his volunteers adapted 39 toys for kids with disabilities, donating them to Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program, Hope's Home and John Dolan School for students with disabilities.

Read more: https://ow.ly/209l50YImRp

04/13/2026

🔔NEW DEVICE! Meet the Chatterbox, an auditory switch-scanning augmented and alternative communication (AAC) device.

Designed by mechanical engineering designer Stephan Dobri from a request by Surrey Schools, the Chatterbox is designed for youth with complex communication needs and low vision.

While many AAC devices rely more on visual cues, this device is designed so that users can rely more on audio feedback. Users can use the built-in buttons or plug in 2 external switches.

Download the files for free or request our volunteers to build it for you: https://ow.ly/wUjH50YHkpq

04/09/2026

Do you want $3,000 to purchase a 3D printer and make your community more accessible?

A new round of funding for our micro-grants has opened for the 2026-2027 cycle. Apply today! https://www.makersmakingchange.com/clubs-that-care

What You'll Do:
🔧 Purchase 3D printer, tools, and supplies with the $3,000 micro-grant
🔧 Engage 10 volunteers through build events
🔧 Build and deliver 20 assistive devices
🔧Share updates on grant deliveries

Eligibility:
✅ Ages 15-30 (inclusive)
✅ Living in Canada
✅ Canadian citizen, PR, or refugee status in Canada
✅ Provide 3 references

04/08/2026

04/02/2026

The Canadian Game Awards is happening May 21 at 8pm EST. We’re proud to share that our own Tyler Fentie (Accessible Gaming Lead) is serving as a juror for the “Innovation in Accessibility” category: https://canadiangameawards.ca/en

Congratulations to all the nominees!
🎮Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Ubisoft Canada)
🎮EA Sports FC26 (EA - Electronic Arts)
🎮South of Midnight (Compulsion Games)
🎮Squeakross: Home Squeak Home (Alblune)
🎮Wanderstop (Ivy Road Games)