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  • Holly corner decorations with centered soldering station and PCB board and battery operated bubble blower

    [Event] Holiday Toys Hackathon

    Join the NYC Metro chapter of Makers Making Change for our annual toy adapting hackathon. We will be modifying existing toys to make them more accessible and usable for children with disabilities giving them access to play! In addition, we will be fabricating 3D printed switches that will accompany the toy. All skill levels are…

  • Switch interface showing letter R on the screen with a 3d printed switch connected, right arrow keyboard key and screenshot of the microbit makecode toolbox and workspace.

    Blockly Accessible Scanning Interface (BASI)

    We are excited to present an open-source assistive technology project: a programmable switch interface device designed to help computer science students with motor impairments control their block based editors using one or two adaptive switches. This project was made possible through the Blockly Accessibility Grant, which supports the development of open-source tools that make technology…

  • screenshot of block based coding puzzle to move a character across a path.

    Volunteers Needed: Accessible CS Curriculum Testers

    Are you passionate about inclusive education and eager to make a difference? We’re looking for volunteers and caregivers to join a project that empowers students with physical disabilities to explore the world of computer science! Project Overview: The NYC Metro Chapter of Makers Making Change and Kirsty McNaught are looking for families, educators, disability professionals…

  • young student seated in a wheelchair in a classroom smiling. He has an assistive switch located near his cheek and on the table in front of him is an xbox adaptive controller connected to a monitor displaying a video game.

    Leveling Up Accessibility: The Power of Custom Game Design for Switch Users

    In the world of special education and disability services, we often talk about “access.” But access isn’t just about being in the room; it’s about having the agency to change what happens in that room. For individuals with limited mobility, adaptive gaming is one of the most joyful and effective ways to build that agency.…