Idaho Makers for Equity Project
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.


Print Requested Model | Name of 3D Model | Description/Notes | Link to .STL File | Picture | Level of Print Complexity | Requested By | QTY Needed |
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PRINT-THIS | Arrow | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Arrow with Braille | Download files | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Boat | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Boat with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Car | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Car with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Crown | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Crown with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Duck | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Duck with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Elephant | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Elephant with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Fish | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Guitar with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Guitar | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Guitar with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Hammer | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Hammer with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Iron | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Iron with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Jug | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Jug with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Key | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Key with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Leaf | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Leaf with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Mouse | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Mouse with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Nail | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Nail with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Owl | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Owl with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Pig | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Pig with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Quill | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Quill with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Rocket | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Rocket with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Star | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Star with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Tree | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Tree with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | UFO | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a UFO with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Vase | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Vase with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Whale | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Whale with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Xylophone | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Xylophone with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Yak | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Yak with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Zepplin | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a Zepplin with Braille | https://fittle-project.com/ | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Adaptive Cup Holder | Designed to slip under a drink or cup allowing for easier grip. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2900400 | ![]() | Novice | IESDB | 4 |
PRINT-THIS | Adaptive Handle Spoon | Designed to slip over the handle of a spoon to keep from digging into hand. Adaptible for other handles. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1436364 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 5 |
PRINT-THIS | Adaptive Handle | 3D printed handle to place a utensil in for easier grip. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2212003 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 5 |
PRINT-THIS | Atom Model | Atom Model with Braille for a building block on what exists around us. | https://pinshape.com/items/34612-3d-printed-braille-atom-model | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Bear | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a bear with braille. | https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/bear-fittle-puzzle | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Board Game | Pente Grammai Board Game ranges back to 600 BC. This 3D printed version allows easier game play. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2279308 | ![]() | Novice | IESDB | 3 |
PRINT-THIS | Braille 15 Puzzle | Learn numbers in Braille with this 1-15 puzzle game. | https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-pip-15-puzzle-braille-version-available-66073 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Alphabet Letter Tiles | Braille printed alphabet tiles for educational purposes with english included. | https://www.youmagine.com/designs/braille-alphabet-tiles | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Alphabet Tiles: No English Included | Braille Alphabet with no english included on the tile. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:575944 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Bricks | Braille Bricks are compatible with legos to help build inventions and spark creativity. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1537379 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Combination Tool | 3D printed moveable combination Braille safe. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2015853 | ![]() | Expert | IESDB | 3 |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Flashcard Slot Holder | 3D printed slot holder for flash cards with magnetic Braille dots. | https://pinshape.com/items/33499-3d-printed-braille-thing | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Game | Braille 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-1 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 15 |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Key Board Covers | Brailled 3D printed key board covers to help the visually impaired explore the world behind electronics. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:811030 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Multiplication Tool | 3D printed Braille roller to help with multiplication times tables. | https://pinshape.com/items/35247-3d-printed-spottyx-a-braille-multiplication-educational-tool | ![]() | Expert | IESDB | 5 |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Periodic Table Split | Periodic Table with Braille for learning the elements. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2535145 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Braille United States Map | 3D United States Map with state abbreviations in Braille. | https://pinshape.com/items/35112-3d-printed-usa-braille-map-feel-the-world | ![]() | Expert | IESDB | 2 |
PRINT-THIS | Business Card | 3D printed braille business card to connect the visually impaired with the visually impaired | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1473900 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Car | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a car with braille. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:206949 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Cat | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a cat with braille. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1953667 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Dear Zoo Miniature Book | Dear Zoo is a mimiature book with braille and elevated animal figures. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1593270 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Dog | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of a dog with braille | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1930638 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Eating Utensil Thumb Loop | Aids with limited grip. Attach it to a spoon or fork with a common rubber band. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:60175 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 3 |
PRINT-THIS | Elephant | 3D printed puzzle that fits together in shape of an elephant with braille. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1183804 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Fish Food Spoon | 3D Printed tiny little spoon with a finger-tip grip, handy for dispensing fish food. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:779676 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 1 |
PRINT-THIS | Fixed Volume Cone with Lid and Ball | Website 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-objects | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Fixed Volume Cone with Lid | Website has 6 volumetric shapes to choose from including Cone with Lid. | https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fixed-volume-objects | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Fixed Volume Cylinder with Lid | Website has 6 volumetric shapes to choose from including Cylinder with Lid. | https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fixed-volume-objects | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Fixed Volume Trigangular Prism with Lid | Website has 6 volumetric shapes to choose from including Prism with Lid. | https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fixed-volume-objects | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Fixed Volume Trigangular Pyramid with Lid and Ball | Website 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-objects | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Fixed Volume Trigangular Pyramid with Lid | Website has 6 volumetric shapes to choose from including Pyramid with Lid. | https://www.youmagine.com/designs/fixed-volume-objects | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Flatware Adapter | Makes easier hold flatware allowing eating and cutting to take place by thickening the handle and surrounding the hand. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2107834 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 9 |
PRINT-THIS | Playing Cards | Braille playing cards for educational purposes and some fun. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2961726 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Protractor | 3D printed protractor for discovering the world of math. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2911079 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Reading Guide | Visual aid tracking to block out visual clutter. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2759209 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | 10 |
PRINT-THIS | Rocket Remix | 3D Rocket remix puzzle from the fittle project with Braille included. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1979021 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Rotational 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-tool | ![]() | Novice | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Rubik's Cube | 3D printed Braille numbers with glue to stick to Rubiks Cude. | https://www.instructables.com/id/Braille-rubiks-cube/ | ![]() | Expert | IESDB | 3 |
PRINT-THIS | Tactile Circuit Blocks | Circuit blocks using magnetic connectors to arrange into functional circuits through wires. | https://pinshape.com/items/35335-3d-printed-tactile-circuit-blocks | ![]() | Expert | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | White House | 3D printed White House to paint a picture of what it visually looks like. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:461235 | ![]() | Expert | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Hexagonal Crystal | 3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Isometic Crystal | 3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Monoclinic Crystal | 3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Orthorhombic Crystal | 3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Tetragonal Crystal | 3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Triclinic Crystal | 3D printed crystal based on component elements and polyatomic ions. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169569 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Volcanoes | 3D printed volcanoes as part of an earth science unit. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1316498 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Topographic Maps of each of the States | 3D Topographic Maps of each of the United States | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1524543 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | Full set |
PRINT-THIS | Topographic Map of the United States | Topographic Map of Continental United States | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2024879 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Cutaway Earth with Braille | 3D Cutaway Earth with Braille | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:510654 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Zodiacal Constellations | Set of 13 Zodiacal Constellations | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1842391 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | Full set |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Learning Board V2 | 3D model of a board used to teach people braille. | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1275150 | ![]() | Easy | IESDB | |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Puzzle | 3D - 11 Piece Braille Puzzle | https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-braille-puzzle-68095 | ![]() | Expert | IESDB | Full set |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Match Game | Set of 14 (2 each of 7) Tactile Matching Game | https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-braille-match-game-maggie-lara-93819 | ![]() | Novice | IESDB | Full set |
PRINT-THIS | Braille Molecule Model | Prototype of a molecular model with multiple pieces | https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3082905 | ![]() | Expert | IESDB | Full set |
Print Requested Model | Name of 3D Model | Description/Notes | Link to .STL File | Picture | Level of Print Complexity | Requested By | QTY Needed |