Tag: Assistive Technology

  • Snow Much Love

    Snow Much Love

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    Sid

    Snow Much Love, held on January 17, 2026, was a hands-on assistive technology build event hosted by Team TeraBridges (FTC #18603). The event brought together nearly 40 participants—students, families, engineers, and community volunteers from across the Pittsburgh region—who ventured out in sub-zero temperatures on a snowy morning to build assistive toys for children with disabilities.…

  • Ablegamers and ATDev Visit

    Ablegamers and ATDev Visit

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    Ashwin

    On January 13, 2026, our team had the opportunity to participate in a virtual meeting with Zach Runyan from AbleGamers, along with Owen Kent and William Emfinger from ATDev. AbleGamers is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating devices that help people with disabilities play video games, while ATDev focuses on developing innovative assistive technology to…

  • Switch Adapt: Plush Musical Light up Toy

    Switch Adapt: Plush Musical Light up Toy

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    ftc18603

    Step-by-Step Demo Video Printable Instructions Download instructions to print (PDF) Make your own 3D printed switches We 3d Printed and built our switches using free files from Switched Adapted Toys. View file on Switched Adapted Toys. Share your build with us! We would love to see what you built. If you would like to share with us,…

  • Switch Adapt: Bluey/Bingo Talking Stuffed Plush

    Switch Adapt: Bluey/Bingo Talking Stuffed Plush

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    ftc18603

    Step-by-Step Demo Video Printable Instructions Download instructions to print (PDF) Make your own 3D printed switches We 3d Printed and built our switches using free files from Switched Adapted Toys. View file on Switched Adapted Toys. Share your build with us! We would love to see what you built. If you would like to share…

  • Snow Much Love Join

    Snow Much Love Join

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    ftc18603

    Snow Much Love Switch Adapted Toy Community Build Day Join the Upper St Clair High School Robotics Team TeraBridges for a community build day to learn how to adapt toys for children of varying abilities. All adapted toys will be donated to local families and community centers. Jan. 17 • 9am-12pm Upper St Clair High School LGI(inside the Arts Entrance)

  • Bridging Barriers – Showcasing assistive technologies at an Inclusion Conference

    Bridging Barriers – Showcasing assistive technologies at an Inclusion Conference

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    Ritu

    On November 15, 2025, our team had the amazing opportunity to attend TheInclusion Collective’s Includ(Ed): Early Childhood Disability Inclusion Conference, held at Temple Emanuel, Mt. Lebanon, and I’m still thinking about everything we experienced. Even though I’m just a 9th grader and attending this conference for the first time, I was amazed by how many…