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Idaho Makers for Equity Project

Idaho Makers For Equity

Idaho Makers for Equity (IME) is a state-wide initiative to address accessibility and inclusion in education for all Idahoans. Utilizing various technologies and tools almost anyone can engage in the process of creating educational materials for those in need.

Our first IME project is a call to action to design and/or 3D print educational models for visually-impaired students across the state. Over the past five years we have provided 3D design training and printers to over 150 educators, who in turn, have worked with thousands of students. We are asking this robust group of makers to use their skills and passion to create a repository of educational 3D models for schools in Idaho that serve blind and visually impaired students. Teachers from the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind (ISDB) have created a list of models needed to support and expand their students’ learning. And we have a process whereby educators and individuals can request more 3D models as well. Makers around the state can review the list and “fill an order” by either designing and/or printing the model(s) requested. A process for providing feedback to the maker on edits or needed modifications will ensure that models are educationally appropriate and meet required standards set forth by Specification 800, Braille Books and Pamphlets (National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress). We are leveraging partnerships with the Idaho Commission for Libraries, ISDB, Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, higher education institutions, and public libraries and schools to increase the reach of the project.

Program Manager:
Katie Bosch-Wilson

Caldwell Public LIbrary 3D printed five sets of Braille alphabet letter stamps to send to students at Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind. Each stamp represents a letter of the alphabet, and students can use the stamps in clay to practice spelling out and reading words.

Caldwell Public Library printed 3D Braille Alphabet for Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind
Each stamp represents a letter of the alphabet, and students can use the stamps in clay to practice spelling out and reading words.
Print Requested ModelName of 3D ModelDescription/NotesLink to .STL FilePictureLevel of Print ComplexityRequested ByQTY Needed
PRINT-THISArrow3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Arrow with BrailleDownload filesArrow Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISBoat3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Boat with Braille https://fittle-project.com/Boat Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISCar3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Car with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Car Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISCrown 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Crown with Braille https://fittle-project.com/Crown Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISDuck3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Duck with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Duck Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISElephant3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Elephant with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Elephant Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISFish3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Guitar with Braille https://fittle-project.com/Fish Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISGuitar3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Guitar with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Guitar Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISHammer3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Hammer with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Hammer Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISIron3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Iron with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Iron Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISJug3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Jug with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Jug Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISKey 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Key with Braille https://fittle-project.com/Key Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISLeaf3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Leaf with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Leaf Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISMouse3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Mouse with Braille https://fittle-project.com/Mouse Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISNail3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Nail with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Nail Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISOwl3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Owl with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Owl Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISPig 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Pig with Braille https://fittle-project.com/Pig Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISQuill3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Quill with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Quill Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISRocket3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Rocket with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Rocket Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISStar3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Star with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Star Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISTree3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Tree with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Tree Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISUFO3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a UFO with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/UFO Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISVase3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Vase with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Vase Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISWhale3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Whale with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Whale Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISXylophone3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Xylophone with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Xylophone Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISYak3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Yak with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Yak Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISZepplin3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Zepplin with Braillehttps://fittle-project.com/Zeppelin Fittle ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISAdaptive Cup HolderDesigned to slip under a drink or cup allowing for easier grip.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2900400Adaptive Cup Holder ProjectNoviceIESDB4
PRINT-THISAdaptive Handle SpoonDesigned to slip over the handle of a spoon to keep from digging into hand. Adaptible for other handles.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1436364Adaptive Handle Spoon ProjectEasyIESDB5
PRINT-THISAdaptive Handle3D printed handle to place a utensil in for easier grip. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2212003Adaptive Handle ProjectEasyIESDB5
PRINT-THISAtom ModelAtom Model with Braille for a building block on what exists around us.https://pinshape.com/items/34612-3d-printed-braille-atom-modelAtom Model ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISBear3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a bear with braille.https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/bear-fittle-puzzleBear Cult ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISBoard GamePente Grammai Board Game ranges back to 600 BC. This 3D printed version allows easier game play.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2279308Board Game ProjectNoviceIESDB3
PRINT-THISBraille 15 PuzzleLearn numbers in Braille with this 1-15 puzzle game. https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-pip-15-puzzle-braille-version-available-66073Braille 15 Puzzle ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISBraille Alphabet Letter TilesBraille printed alphabet tiles for educational purposes with english included. https://www.youmagine.com/designs/braille-alphabet-tilesBraille Alphabet Letters Tiles ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISBraille Alphabet Tiles: No English IncludedBraille Alphabet with no english included on the tile.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:575944Braille Alphabet TilesEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISBraille BricksBraille Bricks are compatible with legos to help build inventions and spark creativity. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1537379Braille BricksEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISBraille Combination Tool3D printed moveable combination Braille safe.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2015853Braille Combination Tool ProjectExpertIESDB3
PRINT-THISBraille Flashcard Slot Holder3D printed slot holder for flash cards with magnetic Braille dots. https://pinshape.com/items/33499-3d-printed-braille-thingBraille Flashcard Slot HolderEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISBraille GameBraille pocket game where the center is a number followed by letters to make thousands of words in your pocket.https://grabcad.com/library/braille-game-1Braille Game ProjectEasyIESDB15
PRINT-THISBraille Key Board CoversBrailled 3D printed key board covers to help the visually impaired explore the world behind electronics.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:811030Braille Keyboard Cover ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISBraille Multiplication Tool3D printed Braille roller to help with multiplication times tables. https://pinshape.com/items/35247-3d-printed-spottyx-a-braille-multiplication-educational-toolBraille Multiplication Tool ProjectExpertIESDB5
PRINT-THISBraille Periodic Table SplitPeriodic Table with Braille for learning the elements.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2535145Braille Periodic Table ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISBraille United States Map3D United States Map with state abbreviations in Braille. https://pinshape.com/items/35112-3d-printed-usa-braille-map-feel-the-worldBraille USA Map ProjectExpertIESDB2
PRINT-THISBusiness Card3D printed braille business card to connect the visually impaired with the visually impairedhttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1473900Business Card ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISCar3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a car with braille. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:206949Car ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISCat3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a cat with braille. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1953667Cat ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISDear Zoo Miniature BookDear Zoo is a mimiature book with braille and elevated animal figures.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1593270Dear Zoo ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISDog3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a dog with braille https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1930638Dog ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISEating Utensil Thumb LoopAids with limited grip. Attach it to a spoon or fork with a common rubber band.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:60175Eating Utensil Thumb Loop ProjectEasyIESDB3
PRINT-THISElephant3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of an elephant with braille.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1183804Elephant ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISFish Food Spoon3D Printed tiny little spoon with a finger-tip grip, handy for dispensing fish food.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:779676Fish Food Spoon ProjectEasyIESDB1
PRINT-THISFixed Volume Cone with Lid and BallWebsite has 6 volumetric shapes to choose from including Cone with Lid and Ball. The ball helps reduce sharpness on the object. https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fixed-volume-objectsFixed Volume ShapeEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISFixed Volume Cone with LidWebsite has 6 volumetric shapes to choose from including Cone with Lid.https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fixed-volume-objectsFixed Volume Shape - Cone with LidEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISFixed Volume Cylinder with LidWebsite has 6 volumetric shapes to choose from including Cylinder with Lid.https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fixed-volume-objectsFixed Volume ShapeEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISFixed Volume Trigangular Prism with LidWebsite has 6 volumetric shapes to choose from including Prism with Lid.https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fixed-volume-objectsFixed Volume ShapeEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISFixed Volume Trigangular Pyramid with Lid and BallWebsite has 6 volumetric shapes to choose from including Lid and Ball. The ball helps reduce sharpness of the object. https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fixed-volume-objectsFixed Volume ShapeEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISFixed Volume Trigangular Pyramid with LidWebsite has 6 volumetric shapes to choose from including Pyramid with Lid.https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fixed-volume-objectsFixed Volume ShapeEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISFlatware AdapterMakes easier hold flatware allowing eating and cutting to take place by thickening the handle and surrounding the hand.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2107834Flatware Adapter ProjectEasyIESDB9
PRINT-THISPlaying CardsBraille playing cards for educational purposes and some fun. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2961726Playing Cards ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISProtractor 3D printed protractor for discovering the world of math. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2911079Protractor ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISReading GuideVisual aid tracking to block out visual clutter. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2759209Reading Guide ProjectEasyIESDB10
PRINT-THISRocket Remix3D Rocket remix puzzle from the fittle project with Braille included. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1979021Rocket Remix ProjectEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISRotational Line Graphing Tool Rotational Graphing Tool to explore the equation y=mx+b in real life. https://pinshape.com/items/35406-3d-printed-rotational-line-graphing-toolRotational Line Graphing Tool ProjectNoviceIESDB
PRINT-THISBraille Rubik's Cube3D printed Braille numbers with glue to stick to Rubiks Cude. https://www.instructables.com/id/Braille-rubiks-cube/Braille Rubik's Cube ProjectExpertIESDB3
PRINT-THISTactile Circuit BlocksCircuit blocks using magnetic connectors to arrange into functional circuits through wires.https://pinshape.com/items/35335-3d-printed-tactile-circuit-blocksTactile Circuit Blocks ProjectExpertIESDB
PRINT-THISWhite House3D printed White House to paint a picture of what it visually looks like. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:461235White House ProjectExpertIESDB
PRINT-THISHexagonal Crystal3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569Hexagonal Crystal 3D PrintEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISIsometic Crystal3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569Isometric Crystal 3D PrintEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISMonoclinic Crystal3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569Monoclinic Crystal 3D PrintEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISOrthorhombic Crystal3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569Orthorhombic Crystal 3D PrintEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISTetragonal Crystal3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569Tetragonal Crystal 3D PrintEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISTriclinic Crystal3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569Tetragonal Crystal 3D PrintEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISVolcanoes3D printed volcanoes as part of an earth science unit.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1316498Volcanoes 3D PrintEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISTopographic Maps of each of the States3D Topographic Maps of each of the United Stateshttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1524543Topographical Maps of each StateEasyIESDBFull set
PRINT-THISTopographic Map of the United StatesTopographic Map of Continental United Stateshttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2024879Topographical United StatesEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISCutaway Earth with Braille3D Cutaway Earth with Braillehttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:510654Cutaway Earth with BrailleEasyIESDB
PRINT-THISZodiacal ConstellationsSet of 13 Zodiacal Constellationshttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1842391Set of 13 Zodiacal ConstellationsEasyIESDBFull set
PRINT-THISBraille Learning Board V23D model of a board used to teach people braille.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1275150Braille Learning Board V2EasyIESDB
PRINT-THISBraille Puzzle3D - 11 Piece Braille Puzzlehttps://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-braille-puzzle-6809511 Piece Braille PuzzleExpertIESDBFull set
PRINT-THISBraille Match GameSet of 14 (2 each of 7) Tactile Matching Gamehttps://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-braille-match-game-maggie-lara-9381914 Piece Braille Match GameNoviceIESDBFull set
PRINT-THISBraille Molecule ModelPrototype of a molecular model with multiple pieceshttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3082905Multi Piece Molecule with BrailleExpertIESDBFull set
Print Requested ModelName of 3D ModelDescription/NotesLink to .STL FilePictureLevel of Print ComplexityRequested ByQTY Needed
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