To make STEM more accessible, ESQ proudly partners with local organizations to connect with youth living with disabilities, including neurodiverse youth, ensuring every young mind can explore, create, and thrive. We focus on adapting our STEM programs to meet the unique needs of our participants while working alongside our partners to create lasting memories! '
Our mission is to create inclusive STEM opportunities for youth living with disabilities and fostering a strong sense of belonging within the STEM community. We believe their voices and ideas are essential, and we strive to ensure they have meaningful opportunities to contribute and shape the future of STEM.
If you are a community partner who works with youth living with disabilities and are interested in hosting a hands-on STEM workshop, event or club, please reach out by emailing engoutreach@uwaterloo.ca!
Upcoming Spring Programs
We are excited to highlight our upcoming ESQ All-In programs this spring with one of our valued partners, Autism Ontario.
Central West - Waterloo - Micro:Bit Makers Club
This program is intended for autistic youth ages 10-14. *No prior coding experience is needed - just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!
This is a brand new 4-week adventure in creative coding and hands-on tech! Across four sessions, we will explore building interactive projects, experimenting with sensors and LEDs, and designing simple AI‑enhanced creations that bring ideas to life. Participants will learn step‑by‑step, try out creative challenges, and develop confidence with coding and digital making.
Everyone gets their own Micro:bit to keep, and no previous experience is needed!
Parking Fees will be covered by the Engineering Outreach.
Location: University of Waterloo, Waterloo Campus (the specific location will be emailed closer to the programming date)
Dates: Thursday, May 14 to June 4, 2026
Times: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Registration Fee (to Autism Ontario): $10 (once registered, there can be no refunds)
*This is not a transfer of care program. Caregivers are required to stay onsite.