The Vancouver Access Makeathon is a unique event that connects a person with a disability to a team of makers. Over the course of 48 hours, each team will build an open source assistive technology that addresses a need of the person they are paired with. Organized by the Neil Squire Society in collaboration with a number of groups (including SFU's School of Interactive Arts and Technology, UBC Women in Engineering and the Rick Hansen Foundation), this Makeathon will provide attendees with the opportunity to network, attend workshops, and address real-world needs using their knowledge and skills. Winning teams will also have the opportunity to present their work at the #BCTECH Summit in March! 

When: January 27, 6PM - January 29, 6PM
Where: The Hangar - Centre for Digital Media, 685 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC
Price: $10
Registration: Click here to register.

Note: There is an info session for the Makeathon being hosted by UBC's Women in Engineering on January 10, from 5-6PM at the UBC Vancouver campus. Click here for details.