Making Space Workshop: Switch adapting toys!

Switch adapted toys make using a toy possible for children with disabilities. More importantly, switch adapted toys are inaccessibly expensive for most parents to purchase for their children. In this workshop, each participant will adapt 2 toys that will be donated to a local pediatrics hospital to a child who can't use a toy is a typical way. As we make these switches, we will address the "Disability Tax", the financial realities for many families and individuals with disabilities, and why opensource makers are changing the game for people with disabilities. Space is limited; preregistration is required.  All materials will be provided. No previous experience necessary. 

Instructor: Thomas DiAgostino, MA

Tom is the Outreach and Training Coordinator at TechOWL. Before starting at TechOWL in 2019, Tom worked as an English Teacher through the Fulbright Commission in Uruguay as well as a Social Worker and Spanish interpreter in the foster care system in North Philadelphia. Currently, Tom teaches Race and Diversity classes as well as Spanish language classes at Temple University on top of his responsibilities with TechOWL. As a person with dyslexia, Tom is passionate about readability and website accessibility. Along with managing TechOWL’s social media platforms, Tom also co-leads the Fabrication program CreATe together and assists with managing the TechOWL website.