Makers Making Change

02/18/2026

Neil Squire's AT Summit is underway! Dive into the full schedule of sessions and exhibitors for today and tomorrow: https://www.neilsquire.ca/at-summit/

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

With support from Google.org, we're making Blockly (a block-coding app) more accessible, and you can help!

We are looking for screen reader users or AT professionals who can provide feedback through user testing session. Compensation will be provided to testers.

Eligibility:
✅ Ages 10 and older located in Canada (with preference given to youth under 18)
✅ Comfortable using a computer with a screen reader
✅ Interested in block based coding

Previous experience is helpful but not necessary. Sign up by Feb 28: makersmakingchange.com/blockly

02/11/2026

“It helped our students see that there are different ways to give back to their community and to be a volunteer."

In December, 350 students at West Bedford School in Bedford, NS worked together to adapt over 60 toys and build 200 switches for children with disabilities.

Thirteen classes of grade 5 and 6 students took part in build events over several days through our STEM With Purpose initiative, learning hands-on skills while making devices that would be donated to families and clinicians across Atlantic Canada as part of the campaign.

“Students absolutely loved it,” says Jeff Hennigar, who teaches grade 5 at West Bedford. “I think most students would agree that the best part was the soldering — getting to use some new tools that they've never used before, and even just the opportunity to take apart a toy I think was really unique.”

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/k7T650YaC92

02/10/2026

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Secondary school aged students have a fun opportunity to attend Neil Squire's AT Summit!

While the conference requires paid registration, youth can attend the "Build Your Own AT with Makers Making Change" session free of charge. Participants will be provided with all tools. No experience necessary!

📅 Thurs, Feb 19 from 9-11:30am EST
📍 Moncton, NB (in person)
➡️ Register: http://tiny.cc/atsummit

02/05/2026

Neil Squire is hosting the AT Summit, a two-day event showcasing impactful partnerships in Assistive Technology. It takes place in-person from Feb 18-19, 2026 in Moncton, NB (or attend virtually).

Featuring engaging presentations from leaders in AT, vendors, and community partners. The AT Summit also features the AT Challenge, the first Canadian AT skills showcase.

The Makers Making Change team will be in attendance, and we’ll be presenting on a variety of topics and hosting a build event for attendees.

Agenda and registration: atsummit.ca

02/05/2026

02/04/2026

Our friends at Technology for Living have funding to provide youth with disabilities in British Columbia (aged 9 to 18) with automatic door openers through their Youth Assistive Technology initiative. Apply here: https://www.technologyforliving.org/yat/

02/03/2026

Did you know you can volunteer to 3D print device components to support our build events in Canada? Choose from over a dozen parts, and print as little or as many as you wish!

Sign up to be a MMC 3D Printer today: https://www.makersmakingchange.com/3d-print-jobs