AT maker movement – Page 2 – AT3 Center News & Tips

Small handheld pocketalker device with earphones and single ear bud.

October 25, 2018 AT maker movement

Pocketalker Hack and Apps for Hearing and Communication

Gleaned from the AT Makers’ Fair and a presentation by Joan Marcoux, Communication Access Specialist with the NH’s Dept of Health and Human Services

Two cafe table with table clothes display a sign with letters made from different materials for building (pvc pipe, tape, foam, etc). It reads Make AT Cafe. Flanking the words are smiling silly headshots supported by mounting solutions for tablets.

October 19, 2018 AT maker movement / Events

A Dream Realized – Assistive Technology Makers’ Fair 2018

The AT maker movement took a decisive step forward last month when leaders came together to share projects and approaches and remind us all to keep thinking outside the marketplace!

June 29, 2018 AT maker movement / Events

Register Now for the AT Makers’ Fair!

This is a terrific opportunity to learn from AT maker-movement leaders and get hands-on (while earning CEUs)!

Three images. 1) close-up of the corner of a garment protector shows a heart with initials embroidered. 2) a tie-dye styled adult bib. 3) close-up of how a garment protector fastens on the back of the neck with velcro.

March 28, 2018 AT maker movement / Program Spotlights

fabricATe4all is Live!

Tools to help communities mobilize AT maker-volunteers for children and adults with disabilities

A young man and woman working on a toy Jeep in a busy exhibit hall.

February 12, 2018 AT maker movement / Events

ATIA 2018 Embraces the Assistive Technology (AT) Maker Movement

At the back of the exposition hall, 3D printers hummed, corrugated plastic was folded and taped, and soldering irons lent a whiff of molten alloy to the air.

A collage of 6 images showing AT makers and hackers. First row: a woman smiling and holding up her low-tech creations, a group of numbered tools and materials, a woman kneeling smiling with her fabricated pediatric seat. Bottom row: a man soldering, a smiling young boy in a cardboard seat, a group of teens hacking plush toys.

January 3, 2018 AT maker movement / Events

Save the Date: AT Makers for All is Coming to NH September 29th, 2018!

Mark your calendar! Spend the day learning all about AT making from maker thought-leaders at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH

December 31, 2017 AT maker movement / Technology Spotlight

3D Printed AT: Where to Get Started?

Thanks to Shawna Hanson of MonTECH, the Montana state AT program, for this post about her foray into the wonderful world of custom printed gadgets!

November 14, 2017 AT maker movement / Program Spotlights

Florida’s Holiday Hack-a-thon Adapts Toys for Kids with Disabilities

Last year, FAAST gave away 10-15 switch-controlled toys for children with disabilities. This year, they expect to provide many dozens more toys to kids they serve while decreasing their spending. What’s their secret?