Kirsten Ellis1
1Monash University
The aim of this interdisciplinary project is to use an evidenced eMaking program, delivered using a mobile van traveling to people with Intellectual disabilities to enable them to participate in eMaking workshops. eMaking has a multitude of benefits but people with disabilities are often excluded because their abilities are not accommodated. Through extensive embedded research collaboration, the project will generate new knowledge of how to remove the barriers to eMaking participation. The expected outcomes include the creation of scalable activities and toolkits that will facilitate more accessible eMaking for a diverse range of people. This will provide significant benefits including creating opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate in meaningful eMaking, and changing community attitudes.