Small tools.Big impact.
I'm 3D printing useful, everyday assistive tools and giving them away to anyone in the community who needs them. Completely free.
A recent high school graduate using my 3D printer to give back to my neighbours.
Why I'm doing this
After graduating high school, I wanted to put my free time and my 3D printer to good use. While looking for meaningful projects, I discovered a community of makers creating incredible open-source assistive devices.
Everyday tasks like opening a milk carton or squeezing a toothpaste tube can be frustrating or painful for folks with limited grip strength, arthritis, or other mobility challenges. Commercial tools can be surprisingly expensive, but 3D printing makes them incredibly cheap to produce.
So, I'm donating my time, materials, and printer to make these designs available to local families, caregivers, and senior centres. It's a small act, but I hope it makes a big difference.
The Neil Squire Society is a Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology. Through its Makers Making Change program, it helps individuals get the assistive technology they need.
These brilliant tool designs are open-source and part of the Neil Squire Assistive Device Library. Visit them to learn more about the incredible work bringing makers and clinicians together.
The Catalogue
Browse the open-source designs I can currently print for you. If you or someone you care for could use one of these, let me know.