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We connect people with #disabilities to makers who can build affordable #AssistiveTechnology. A program of @neilsquiresociety.bsky.social
Cameron David, a personal trainer in the Lower Mainland, and his friend, a handyman also named Cameron, have started their own #HackingForTheHolidays fundraising page and pledged to run a kilometre each for every $50 raised, with the goal of raising $2,000 and running 40 km.

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November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Everyone’s favorite switch has just gotten better! The Interact Switch has just gotten an update, making it easier than ever to build. [1/3]
November 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Earlier this month, we did a #HackingForTheHolidays build with the FIRST Robotics Cyber Eagles team in Sherwood Park. Thanks to Dow Canada for purchasing the toys for the build. In all, 15 paint spinners were built & 13 Bluey toys were adapted, all to be donated to local children with disabilities.
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We want to give a huge shoutout to one of our major sponsors for this year’s Hacking for the Holidays campaign, the Bourassa Savaria Foundation. We’re incredibly grateful for their donation of $10,000 and their continued support of making play accessible for children with disabilities. Thank you!
November 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Are you in Fredericton or Saint John, New Brunswick and want to adapt toys with Worlds UNBound's Go ENG Girl for our Hacking for the Holidays campaign? Sign up today!

Saint John: November 15 www.worldsunbound.ca/go-eng-girl-1

Fredericton: November 29 www.worldsunbound.ca/go-eng-girl
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Curious about what toys are available for our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign? Shanelle gives us a sneak peek of the Peek A Boo Koala. To request a toy in Canada, check out our Hacking For The Holidays page of our website. Requests will close November 30th, 2025.

Request: buff.ly/YEyMXcw
November 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
When students at Gretna Green School learned they would be building switches for kids with disabilities for our Hacking for the Holidays campaign, they felt inspired to take it one step further, taking the initiative to raise over $500 for our campaign.

Read more: buff.ly/zIz9nnd
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
We want to give a huge shoutout to one of our major sponsors for this year’s Hacking for the Holidays campaign, Canada Life. Canada Life has donated $10,000 for Hacking for the Holidays, and have been a longtime supporter of our work at Neil Squire. Thank you!
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Our Accessible Gaming Lead Tyler Fentie was recently on the Over Coffee podcast to talk about the GAME Kit and more.

Listen: twomaverix.com?p=33408
November 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Happy Halloween! Check out our switch adapted Dancing Wednesday doll!

As part of Hacking for the Holidays, if you are in Canada you can request your own Wednesday through our website. Or, adapt your own with instructions provided on our Github page!

www.makersmakingchange.com/hacking-for-...
October 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We are one month into our Hacking for the Holidays campaign, and we're blown away by the impact so far.

Thank you to everyone who’s helped make this season of giving a success! Let’s keep the momentum going!

Make a difference and donate today: buff.ly/894V10U

#HackingForTheHolidays
October 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Hamza, a Kinesiology student at the University of Saskatchewan, leads volunteers as a Clubs That Care youth leader in making adapted toys for our Hacking for the Holidays campaign.

“I’ve just wrapped up my first event where my club made 30 adapted bubble machines!”

Read more: buff.ly/1jQbLZO
October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We’re already at 50% capacity for our Clubs That Care program!

Are you between the ages of 15–30 in Canada and ready to take action in your community?

Apply for our micro-grant and make it happen. Spots are limited — apply today: buff.ly/Bv3vVdc

#YouthGrants #ClubsThatCare #CommunityBuilders
October 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
An amazing story from the University of Toronto Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy on students Jacob, Tenzin, Maddy, and Tali, who helped Mike, a gamer with a spinal cord injury, design a set-up to allow him to game on his own again.

Read: ot.utoronto.ca/news/student...
October 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
CTV Saskatoon recently did a great feature on Nicolas, one of our Clubs That Care leaders, and the great work he is doing to provide assistive technology to his community.

Watch: www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/ar...
October 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
We're proud to support the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC’s Gamers Club initiative, bringing accessible gaming to people with cerebral palsy in BC. Accessible Gaming Lead Tyler Fentie conducted assessments for participants, while Clubs That Care volunteers donated devices.

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October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
At École Madeleine Bergeron, a specialized school in Quebec City that serves over 120 students with disabilities from across eastern Quebec, student makers in the Adapta3D program build devices for their fellow students and staff.

Read more: buff.ly/YCI73BB
September 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Make play accessible this holiday season.

We're excited to launch #HackingForTheHolidays, and we're looking to raise $200,000, donate 2,000 toys and switches to families and clinicians across Canada, and engage 2,000 volunteers.

Donate today and give the gift of play: buff.ly/II2aXkV
September 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The GAME Kit was built together with an incredible group of collaborators, from @tisseranddavid.bsky.social at @ubisoft.com, to clinicians at @set-bc.bsky.social, educators at @norquestcollege.bsky.social, and clinical game accessibility expert @kaitlyn-jones.bsky.social. [6/6]
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Note: GAME Kits are available for order by persons & organizations in Canada. All proceeds from GAME Kits will support our adaptive gaming programming for Canadians with disabilities. These kits complement our volunteer-based model, & all devices remain requestable through our device library. [5/6]
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Use the kit to host build events, create demo stations, and take a hands-on approach to learning about assistive technology. [4/6]
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The GAME Kit is designed for:

• Universities and Researchers studying accessible tech
• Game Studios and Esports Organizations
• Libraries and Community Centers hosting workshops
• Non-Profits supporting gamers with disabilities
• Corporations seeking impactful team-building activities [3/6]
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This versatile kit contains adaptive gaming gear and an easy-to-follow guide to help your organization set up engaging adaptive gaming showcases. Choose from three tiers to meet your specific needs. [2/6]
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We're excited to launch the GAME Kit, a new initiative to expand accessible gaming across Canada. [1/6]

Explore the GAME Kit: buff.ly/ygYlbj5

#MakersMakingChange #GAMEKit #AccessibleGaming #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveGaming #DisabilityInclusion #AdaptiveController #GamingForAll
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Do you love 3D printing? Here's a chance to use it for good!
Join Makers Making Change's Clubs That Care program! You can print, build & deliver assistive devices to your community while refining & perfecting your skills - layer by layer. Apply today: www.makersmakingchange.com/clubs-that-c... [1/2]
September 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM