Join the NYC Metro Chapter of Makers Making Change on Thursday November 5th, 2026 at 5PM EST for a hands-on virtual presentation by Brennen Johnson from WATAP as they walk participants through the OpenSCAD Assistive Forge platform. This platform aims to provide an on ramp for customizing and generating designs for 3D printing or laser cutting using an accessibility minded web based UI.
Users may upload their own OpenSCAD project or use two of the built- in projects:
Braille Card or Sign Designer
Type plain text and get three 3D-printable braille variants:
- card that prints leaning back at 75° with break-away supports
- small charm/pendant/zipper pull
- two-part tactile sign with raised letters and braille
Communication Charm
Design wearable charms, pendants, and logo plates with engraved or raised icons, including C-clip charms that snap onto silicone bracelets. Import your own SVG, DXF or photo, or pick from the built-in library.
About Brennen
Brennen Johnston is WATAP’s Assistive Technology Support Technician supporting the project’s computing and device demonstration and lending library. He is also working on some new endeavors around accessible gaming, virtual reality, smart home tech, and 3D printing to address social isolation and enhance the wellbeing and independent living of older adults and people with disabilities. Mr. Johnston previously worked with a test and development team for the United States Army and enjoys solving complicated problems where others may be frustrated. His many hobbies include amateur rocketry, engineering audio technology prototypes, and video gaming.
Registration
Register for the event via Zoom and a link will be provided at that time. Please submit any questions to nycmetrommc@gmail.com.