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January 2019
GW Hacks Annual Medical Solutions Hackathon
What is George Hacks? George Hacks empowers students to revolutionize the way they view their education and their role in the workforce. We are teaching the language of innovation and providing a platform for the next generation of students to think outside the box, find solutions to their challenges, and have confidence in their skillset. We’re bridging the divide between majors in traditional education, teaching students to work together to achieve revolutionary goals. The Annual George Washington Hacks Medical Solutions…
Find out more »May 2019
Toy Hackathon at Mount Royal University
Our Makers Making Change (new window) initiative is collaborating with Mount Royal University Maker Studio (new window) to host a Toy Hackathon. The Maker Studio is a creative space for students, faculty, staff and community users to explore ideas and concepts. Come see how you can use your maker skills to benefit the community. This event is open to anyone who wants to participate. In this presentation you will learn how to hack toys to make them more accessible to children with…
Find out more »September 2019
Mount Royal University Collaboration
Makers Making Change will be hosting a build events for students at Mount Royal University on September 11 at the Maker Studio. Participants will build the Round Flexure Switch – 60mm, an access switch from the Makers Making Change project library. This event will benefit the MS Society.
Find out more »Innovation Challenge Accessibility and Assistive Technology Hackathon
Do you have an idea to enhance our human capabilities? Join Makers Making Change at the Crofton School’s All Girl Youth Hackathon on Sept 28, 2019! The event will take place between 9AM and 5:30PM and is built on a curriculum of design thinking, critical problem solving and applied creativity. There is no coding or programming required. This is open to all Senior School students (Grade 8 -12) from York House School, Little Flower Academy and Crofton House School. Competitors will…
Find out more »October 2019
U of T Switch Build
Our Ontario Regional Coordinator Stewart Russell will be hosting an access switch build event at U of T on Oct. 4th!
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