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@loretod.bsky.social
Occupational therapist, technology and education lover to help open doors for all learners. #OpenAT #AssitiveTech #3D #Make #RightToRepair #FreeFairElections #OpenSource
@adafruit.com made the amazing TRRS Trinkey- easy low cost switch interface. We configured a web tool that will let you customize the output of each switch using either @makersmakingchange.bsky.social Shrub Hub or a stereo -> mono splitter #OpenAT #AssistiveTech zeroday.camp/custom-switc...
The Latest Xbox Thumbstick Topper Looks Like A Goal Post #AssistiveTech #AdaptiveGaming
Louis Rossmann tells 3D printer maker Bambu Lab to ‘Go (Bleep) yourself’ over its threatened lawsuit against enthusiast — Right to Repair advocate offers to pay the legal fees for a threatened OrcaSlicer developer #RightToRepair
👏 to @vivaldi.com for putting #a11y front and center. I just started a new profile on this much loved browser and noticed the #AssistiveTech onboarding. This makes switch access navigation on webpages so much easier! 😍
A bit about how Makecode Arcade can be used to create custom games for developing switch access #OpenAT #AssistiveTech #AdaptiveGaming zeroday.camp/leveling-up-...
Leveling Up Accessibility: The Power of Custom Game Design for Switch Users – a tech and craft space
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www.wired.com/story/expire... #RightToRepair
The Gloves Are Off in the Fight for Your Right to Repair
This year, the right-to-repair movement got a boost from—surprisingly—big tech, tariffs, and economic downturn. But the companies controlling who fixes their stuff aren’t giving up that power willingl...
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theintercept.com/2025/12/09/c... #RightToRepair
Congress Quietly Kills Military “Right to Repair,” Allowing Corporations to Cash In on Fixing Broken Products
Both chambers included Pentagon budget provisions for a right to repair, but they died after defense industry meetings on Capitol Hill.
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Bring able to play music and select tracks can require expensive #AssitiveTech setup. Here are instructions on how to adapt a Bluetooth media controller for switch access for less than $20. zeroday.camp/switch-opera... #OpenAT
Switch Operated Media Player – a tech and craft space
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@adaptatech.bsky.social Yaaaay! To be a kid again and play Zork ❤️ flip.it/h7Htxb
Microsoft open-sources the original Zork trilogy, unlocking a huge piece of gaming history
Microsoft recently introduced its latest effort in digital game preservation by making Zork I, Zork II, and Zork III available under the MIT license. Turning the main...
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Making #Open_AssistiveTech is great! Documenting is even better!!! Check out the first draft of our documentation template to help encourage students and budding makers in creating docs to support the community at large. 📑 = ❤️ : zeroday.camp/project-docs...
Project Docs for the Community – a tech and craft space
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🙌 @microbit.org MakeCode editor now supports keyboard navigation! Amazing progress towards #Accessibility and #AssistiveTech support. microbit.org/news/2025-07...
New: keyboard navigation in block-based coding
Breakthrough in accessible coding
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Shout out to PrintLab for their amazing tutorials! Thanks to them, I was able to update my original micro:bit mounting plate using a dovetail connection which is more secure. Files can be found here: www.printables.com/model/134251... #AssistiveTech #3D_design #Open_AT
Come join the #NYC chapter of @makersmakingchange.bsky.social for a hands on workshop on how to use @microbit.org for a range of #AssistiveTech #OpenAT devices to support users with physical disabilities. 7/12/25 11- 1:30 in BK: zeroday.camp/microbit-as-...
Micro:bit as Assistive Technology – a tech and craft space
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Ok! Finally have a little time to work on projects. Just finished putting together instructions on how to switch adapt remote camera shutters for #Accessible_Photography #OpenAT #AssistiveTech www.zeroday.camp/switch-adapt...
Switch Adapted Remote Camera Shutter
Users with physical disabilities may struggle with engaging in meaningful leisure activities. Photography is an effective means of participation in leisure. This project provides instructions on ho…
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It's #GivingTuesday AND UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Pls support NYC Metro chapter of Makers Making Change + help us creating + distributing #OpenAT #AssistiveTech to the community. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ny...
Donate to Support NYC Metro Makers Making Change, organized by Makers Making Change NYC Metro Chapter
Support the New York City Metro Chapter of Makers Making Chan… Makers Making Change NYC Metro Chapter needs your support for Support NYC Metro Makers Making Change
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I've been playing around with Makecode Arcade a bunch lately and working on developing letter height awareness with my kids for #Handwriting. Here is a mash up game of those 2 things: arcade.makecode.com/S48309-08278... #EduSky #OT #Handwriting
Letter Heights Sort
Made with ❤️ in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade.
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Loved collab with Bill Siever + PrintLab to talk about how to use the Micro:bit as an endlessly customizable wireless switch interface. In case you missed it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QELb... #OpenAT #AssistiveTech #3D_Design #MakerEd
Empowering Accessibility: Using the Micro:bit and 3D Design as Switch Interface
YouTube video by Makers Making Change NY Chapter
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Join us on Monday (11/11/24) at 4PM EST as we talk about how to use the #Microbit and #3D_Design to create custom computer interactions for people with physical disabilities. #OpenAT #AssistiveTech www.meetup.com/assistive-te...
Empowering Accessibility: Using the Micro:bit and 3D Design as Switch Interface, Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 4:00 PM | Meetup
Join us for an informative virtual event that explores the innovative potential of the Micro:bit in creating accessible technology solutions. This session will delve into t
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Want to learn how design your own custom keyguards for alternative communication #AAC to #3DPrint? Join the NYC Metro chapter of MMC this Thursday (11/7) at 3PM EST for a virtual workshop. #OpenAT www.meetup.com/assistive-te...
Custom Keyguard Design Workshop, Thu, Nov 7, 2024, 3:00 PM | Meetup
Join us for this virtual workshop as we learn how to create 3D design files of custom keyguards. A keyguard is a physical overlay or barrier placed on a touchscreen device
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Super excited for our day long workshop at Closing the Gap today. We will be talking about all things switch access and making our own switches and switch interfaces.
Found another useful use for the @adafruit.com NeoKey project! Use it as an alternate access method for the AsTeRICS Grid #AAC Huffman input method. Blazing fast input option once you get the hang of it! #AssistiveTech #OpenAT
Here's an awesome thing from the desk of fediscience.org/@johnvidler - we've been working on improving accessibility of micro:bit in both hw and sw. This prototype add-on is one avenue. Please shout if you'd like to test it or know people who will be able to - johnvidler.co.uk/blog/the-acc...
OMG!!! Thank you so much @adafruit.com for developing the TRRS Trinkey. This is such a game changer for #DIY_AT and opening switch access to so many more! #AssistiveTech #OpenSource www.adafruit.com/product/5954
Adafruit TRRS Trinkey - USB Key for Assistive Technology
It's half USB Key, half TRRS breakout... it's the Adafruit TRRS Trinkey specifically designed for Assistive Technology hackers and creators as a simple and low cost, ...
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I am so very excited to be part of Project Invent's fireside chat on May 31st as we talk about teaching and learning with the Micro:bit and seeing first hand some of the amazing solutions this year's youth participants created. Hope to see you there. www.eventbrite.com/e/project-in...
Project Invent's 2024 Night of Innovation - NYC
Get ready for an epic Night of Innovation, and inspiring micro:bit LIVE fireside chats, during our Demo Day X New York City!
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Wanna learn how to design custom keyguards for your #AAC apps? Join the NYC Metro chapter of Makers Making Change for our virtual workshop on 3/8. To register and learn more: www.zeroday.camp/event-custom... #OpenAT #AssistiveTech
[Event] Custom Keyguard Design Workshop :
Join the Makers Making Change NYC Metro chapter on 3/8/2024 for this virtual workshop for designing custom keyguards for AAC apps.
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I've been working on a remix to help my students write a little smaller and put spaces between their words. File is available here: www.printables.com/model/695908...
