We Set the #ATWorldRecord!
The results are in... and we officially set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most people to take an online assistive technology lesson in 24 hours!
In total, 1,816 people help set the #ATWorldRecord on Dec 3rd and raised awareness of the global need for affordable AssistiveTechnology.
Neil Squire and Makers Making Change would like to thank each and every person who made this happen. Together, we CAN make change in our community.
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🔴 LIVE Update on #ATWorldRecord
12:00 pm PST (Dec 4): Evidence Submitted for Review!
12:00 am EST (Dec 4): And that’s a wrap! Thank you to each and every person who participated in the #ATWorldRecord. We’re truly humbled by the overwhelming support and we couldn’t have done this without you — thank you! We will announce the official results from Guinness World Records soon!
11:56 pm EST: A few more minutes until midnight! We’re at 1933.
11:35 pm EST: We’re just about there with the time… 1913 lessons completed! Well done!
11:10 pm EST: Less than an hour to go and we have 1870 completed.
10:52 pm EST: Incredible, we’re now up to 1854 in such a short period of time!
10:25 pm EST: Latest count is at 1793! If you haven’t gone through the DIY assistive tech lesson yet, now’s the time.
9:31 pm EST: We’re counting down the final hours for #ATWorldRecord. With 2.5 hours to go we’re at 1723!
7:28 pm EST: We reached a new milestone… 1529 people who finished the course! This is amazing.
5:51 pm EST: 1168 lessons completed with over 2950 registered! Keep them coming.
4:37 pm EST: 1136 completions and a steady stream of new people starting the lesson!
4:04 pm EST: Over 1100 people from around the world have completed their lesson. This is a huge milestone!
3:34 pm EST: WOW, we’re at over 2755 registrations from 54 countries! This is truly amazing. Thank you so much for everyone’s support!
2:59 pm EST: Our count is now up to 839!
2:12 pm EST: Less than 10 hours to go! 784 people have completed the lesson and many more are taking it currently!
12:51 pm EST: We’re halfway through #ATWorldRecord and 449 people have completed the lesson. Well done!
10:32 am EST: We still have over half the day left, but we have passed a milestone with now over 300 people completing the course! Keep it up!
8:53 am EST: Good morning all! We’ve seen over 100 people start the course over the last hour, getting into the history books is a great way to start the day.
7:23 am EST: Time for a shift change, but before I go I just wanted to thank you to everyone that’s completed the course so far. See you again in a few hours.
6:42 am EST: Just crossed 100! A solid milestone for 3:30 am here in Burnaby. Still a long way to go so let’s keep it coming!
5:47 am EST: A steady overnight pace has us at 87 already, and the sun still hasn’t touched our Atlantic offices. Go Team Go!
4:26 am EST: Off to a great start today as we work through the night shift. Don’t forget to check out: https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities
2:03 am EST: First 50 are through the course. Let’s keep it going, and remember to share on social media when you’re done.
12:00 am EST: The #ATWorldRecord is LIVE! Sign into your account and access the DIY assistive tech lesson.
…And counting!
December 3 is UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
According to the WHO, 1 in 10 people around the world live with a disability. In Canada, approximately 80% of people with disabilities use assistive technology (AT), while 27% need at least one more device. Cost is cited as the main barrier, according to Statistic Canada.
DIY assistive technology — community created devices that can easily be made by makers and volunteers — can help bridge the gap.
Join in on the Action
Neil Squire and its Makers Making Change program are aiming to set an #ATWorldRecord on the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities to raise awareness of the need for affordable assistive technology solutions.
When: Friday, December 3rd, 2021, 12 am EST – 11:59 pm EST
Where: Virtual lesson at home
Goal: The most users to take an online DIY assistive technology lesson in 24 hours
Participants will learn:
- How DIY assistive technologies fill a gap for people with disabilities
- Experiences of using DIY assistive technologies from device users
- How you can get started building DIY assistive devices
What to expect:
After registration, participants will receive a confirmation email. Access the lesson plan on demand anytime on Dec 3, 2021 using the link in your email or click the My Lesson tab on this site. Use the email you registered with to access the content.
Things to keep in mind:
- The lesson must last a minimum of 30 minutes, continuously.
- Complete your lesson by 11:59 pm EST on December 3, 2021
- If you’re registering with your organization or class, each person must register and go through the lesson for it to count as individual entries.
Finished the lesson? Share your participation in #ATWorldRecord!
Share #ATWorldRecord
The #ATWorldRecord Event
Neil Squire and its Makers Making Change program aimed to set the #ATWorldRecord on the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities to raise awareness of the need for affordable assistive technology solutions.
When: Friday, December 3rd, 2021, 12 am EST – 11:59 pm EST
Where: Virtual lesson at home
Goal: The most users to take an online DIY assistive technology lesson in 24 hours
Participants learned:
- How DIY assistive technologies fill a gap for people with disabilities
- Experiences of using DIY assistive technologies from device users
- How you can get started building DIY assistive devices
December 3rd Action:
Access the lesson plan on demand anytime on Dec 3, 2021 using the link in your email or click the My Lesson tab on this site.
Record Attempt Rules:
- The lesson must last a minimum of 30 minutes, continuously.
- Complete your lesson by 11:59 pm EST on December 3, 2021
- If you’re registering with your organization or class, each person must register and go through the lesson for it to count as individual entries.
Finished the lesson? Share your participation in #ATWorldRecord!
Be the Change in Your Community
Although the #ATWorldRecord has concluded, you can still contribute towards filling a global need for affordable assistive technology.
Build DIY assistive devices for people with disabilities in your community
Find Your Start Time
You have 24 hours from your starting time to complete your 30 minute lesson.
| Location | Date | Starting Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada (EST) | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 12:00 am |
| 🇺🇸 Chicago, USA (CST) | Thurs, Dec 2, 2021 | 11:00 pm |
| 🇨🇦 Vancouver, Canada (PST) | Thurs, Dec 2, 2021 | 9:00 pm |
| 🇨🇦 Halifax, Canada (AST) | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 1:00 am |
| 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 1:00 am |
| 🇬🇧 London, England | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 5:00 am |
| 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 6:00 am |
| 🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 6:00 am |
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 7:00 am |
| 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 8:00 am |
| 🇮🇳 New Delhi, India | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 10:30 am |
| 🇱🇦 Vientiane, Laos | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 12:00 pm |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 1:00 pm |
| 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 2:00 pm |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 4:00 pm |
| 🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand | Fri, Dec 3, 2021 | 6:00 pm |
| Location | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Toronto, CA | 🇺🇸 Chicago, USA | 🇨🇦 Vancouver, CA | 🇨🇦 Halifax, CA | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, AR | 🇬🇧 London, UK | 🇩🇪 Berlin, DE | 🇳🇬 Lagos, NG | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, ZA | 🇹🇷 Ankara, TR | 🇮🇳 New Delhi, IN | 🇱🇦 Vientiane, LA | 🇸🇬 Singapore, SG | 🇰🇷 Seoul, KR | 🇦🇺 Sydney, AU | 🇳🇿 Auckland, NZ |
| Start Time | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3 at 12 am | Dec 2 at 11 pm | Dec 2 at 9 pm | Dec 3 at 1 am | Dec 3 at 1 am | Dec 3 at 5 am | Dec 3 at 6 am | Dec 3 at 6 am | Dec 3 at 7 am | Dec 3 at 8 am | Dec 3 at 10:30 am | Dec 3 at 12 pm | Dec 3 at 1 pm | Dec 3 at 2 pm | Dec 3 at 4 pm | Dec 3 at 6 pm | ||
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