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**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to Global News (established source, credibility tier: 95/100), a Sask. man is using 3D printing and assistive tech to help people with disabilities do everyday tasks easier. The direct cause of this event is the individual's innovative use of 3D printing and electronics to create assistive technology. This leads to an intermediate step where more individuals with disabilities become aware of and have access to these innovative solutions, potentially improving their quality of life. In the short-term (within the next year), we can expect a rise in interest and adoption of similar technologies among disability organizations and government agencies. Long-term (2-5 years), this could lead to increased investment in accessible technology research and development, contributing to more widespread accessibility improvements. The domains affected by this news include Accessible Technology and Communication, Disability Services, Healthcare, and Education. Evidence Type: Event Report Uncertainty: This innovation may not be scalable or replicable without significant investment. If governments and private organizations invest heavily in assistive technology research and development, we could see a more significant impact on accessibility improvements. --- **METADATA** { "causal_chains": ["Increased awareness of assistive technologies among individuals with disabilities", "Government and organization investment in accessible technology R&D"], "domains_affected": ["Accessible Technology and Communication", "Disability Services", "Healthcare", "Education"], "evidence_type": "Event Report", "confidence_score": 80, "key_uncertainties": ["Scalability and replicability of assistive technologies", "Government investment in accessible technology R&D"] } --- Source: [Global News](https://globalnews.ca/news/11618790/sask-3d-printing-assistive-tech-disabilities/) (established source, credibility: 95/100)