A tablet by the pool.
With another school year under our belts, we are now moving to our summer schedule, which means that e-bulletins will be posted on a monthly basis until September 10th, after which point our regular schedule will resume. Stay tuned:• Our first September e-bulletin will be a “how-to” on using Microsoft 365 in the classroom, and,•…

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A poster for National AccessAbility Week.
Let’s learn about accessibility from each other during National AccessAbility Week!(new window) Between May 28th and June 6th, enter our social media contest for your chance to win some great prizes including an iPad and a Google Home. To enter, simply post a comment or a photo on Facebook or Twitter that shows or describes…

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A person working with a 3D printer.
Before the advent of the COVID-19 epidemic, it would have been hard to picture a scenario where small-scale manufacturers and makers would have such an important role to play in the health of our nation. But in this post-pandemic world, we are seeing restrictions on large-scale manufacturing due to the health concerns surrounding large gatherings…

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Two people working on a LipSync device.
On December 3rd, Makers Making Change will be hosting a LipSync Buildathon in Fredericton, an event that will have community members building an assistive device, the LipSync. The LipSync is a mouth controlled input device, or mouse, which enables people with little or no hand movement to operate a touchscreen device, tablet, laptop or desktop…

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A smiling woman using a laptop with headphones.
Are you someone with a physical or sensory disability who would like to learn more about technology from the comfort of your own home? Are you interested in learning more about how to use your computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Introducing: Distance Computer Comfort Training The Neil Squire Society now offers remote technology training from…

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