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How It Works

Learn more about all the way to get involved with Makers Making Change

Overview

Neil Squire's Makers Making Change program connects people with disabilities to volunteer makers who can build assistive technology. With over 200 open-source assistive solutions in the Devices Library, discover all the different ways you can get involved with the program.

Request a Device

Get a device from a library with 200+ open-source assistive technology

/how-it-works/request-a-device

Submit an Idea

Work with a volunteer designer to create your device idea

/how-it-works/submit-an-idea

Submit a GAME Ticket

Get virtual support from our team about your adaptive gaming setup

/create-a-gaming-ticket

Build for Impact

Bring staff together and make a direct impact in communities across Canada

/corporate-build-events

Build a Device

Fulfill a device request from someone in your community

/how-it-works/build-a-device

Tackle a Design Challenge

Help design a new assistive technology in this self-directed process

/how-it-works/design-challenges

Volunteer Your 3D Printer

3D print components to support community build events in Canada

/how-it-works/3d-print-jobs

Request Multiple Devices

Access the Partner Request Portal to request devices in bulk as a staff member supporting Canadians with disabilities

/how-it-works/partner-request-portal

Become a GAME Checkpoint

Follow guides to bring a GAME Checkpoint to your rehabilitation hospital or organization in Canada

/game-checkpoint-program

Get a GAME Kit

Equip your organization with adaptive gaming gear using one of three GAME Kits

/game-kit-landing-page

Host a STEM Workshop

Bring a STEM workshop to your K-12 school in Canada at no cost

/stem

Apply for a Micro-Grant

Get $3,000 to build and deliver assistive devices through Clubs That Care (for Canadian youth ages 15-30)

/clubs-that-care

Request a Device

Get a device from a library with 200+ open-source assistive technology

/how-it-works/request-a-device

Submit an Idea

Work with a volunteer designer to create your device idea

/how-it-works/submit-an-idea

Submit a GAME Ticket

Get virtual support from our team about your adaptive gaming setup

/create-a-gaming-ticket

Build for Impact

Bring staff together and make a direct impact in communities across Canada

/corporate-build-events

Build a Device

Fulfill a device request from someone in your community

/how-it-works/build-a-device

Tackle a Design Challenge

Help design a new assistive technology in this self-directed process

/how-it-works/design-challenges

Volunteer Your 3D Printer

3D print components to support community build events in Canada

/how-it-works/3d-print-jobs

Request Multiple Devices

Access the Partner Request Portal to request devices in bulk as a staff member supporting Canadians with disabilities

/how-it-works/partner-request-portal

Become a GAME Checkpoint

Follow guides to bring a GAME Checkpoint to your rehabilitation hospital or organization in Canada

/game-checkpoint-program

Get a GAME Kit

Equip your organization with adaptive gaming gear using one of three GAME Kits

/game-kit-landing-page

Host a STEM Workshop

Bring a STEM workshop to your K-12 school in Canada at no cost

/stem

Apply for a Micro-Grant

Get $3,000 to build and deliver assistive devices through Clubs That Care (for Canadian youth ages 15-30)

/clubs-that-care