Makers Making Change

Makers Making Change Makers Making Change connects people with disabilities to volunteer makers to create low cost assist Makers Making Change is helping bridge that gap.

80% of people with disabilities use an assistive device and 27% are at least one device short, often citing cost as a barrier. We offer a platform for device users and disability professionals to collaborate with volunteer makers to build solutions that meet their needs. All assistive devices in our library are free to access and curated. Browse through a wide variety of devices like simple bottle key turners to high-tech options like sip and puff mouse.

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.

đź”” 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 ...
04/21/2026

đź”” 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/

Join us for National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) 2026 from May 31st to June 6th. It’s a time to promote accessibility and ...
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
“I saw the firsthand change these toys brought about and from that moment on, I realized that this could have a way bigg...
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

đź””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

Do you want $3,000 to purchase a 3D printer and make your community more accessible?A new round of funding for our   mic...
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:
đź”§ Purchase 3D printer, tools, and supplies with the $3,000 micro-grant
đź”§ Engage 10 volunteers through build events
đź”§ Build and deliver 20 assistive devices
đź”§Share updates on grant deliveries

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

04/08/2026
The Canadian Game Awards is happening May 21 at 8pm EST. We’re proud to share that our own Tyler Fentie (Accessible Gami...
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)

03/31/2026

Say goodbye to hand strain and fatigue, particularly for those with limited hand strength and arthritis. Follow these 5 easy steps to 3D print your one-handed book holder: https://ow.ly/Vm1B50YtBLJ

Look at the great work being done by our Central Ohio  Makers Making Change chapter! If you're located in Ohio and need ...
03/26/2026

Look at the great work being done by our Central Ohio Makers Making Change chapter!

If you're located in Ohio and need an assistive device from our MMC library, connect with them through their page.

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About our program

80% of people living with a disability use some kind of aid or assistive device on a daily basis to increase their independence.

Makers Making Change offers an open-source platform for makers (engineers, hobbyists, students, corporations, etc.) to volunteer their time to make an access solution from our projects library. People with disabilities, their family members, or disability professionals can request a project that they feel will help address a person’s barriers.

You may freely download the designs and skilled volunteers in your community can work with you to ensure the device meets your needs.