diff --git a/PresentationDeckSkeleton b/PresentationDeckSkeleton new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ed0564c --- /dev/null +++ b/PresentationDeckSkeleton @@ -0,0 +1,66 @@ +# Presentation Deck Skeleton for FabLabs/Education +> Work-in-progress + +> This document outlines the keypoints that could be used for presentation decks and external communications to external FabLabs and Educational Institutions with FabLabs facilities. + +## FabLabSG +> About FabLabSG + +> Who is FabLabSG +* The members and their background/expertise + +> Why it was formed + +> Who it is for +* Makers Community + +> Engaging the community +* Keeping the community active by re-energizing talents and expertise and directing them towards inclusive projects and challenges + +> Who have we been engaging with + + +## FabLabSG x Enable (FLSGxE) +> "There's only the Disabled and the Temporarily-Abled." + +> What is FabLabSG x Enable +* Redirecting makers skillset towards Enabling solutions (via Challenges) +* Instiling Inclusivity in the makers mindset +* Facilitating CSR of corporate entities for the disabled community + +> Why it was formed +* Existing solutions are either too expensive, or too complicated. +* Currently, there's no for custom solution provider for the disabled community. +* Existing 'DIY' solutions by individuals or community existed because there's a need to overcome challenges faced by disabled individuals. They usually lack the right technical expertise. +* While these solutions do improve the situation, its usually just a patch. Having the right expertise would improve existing solution or create new ones. + +> Target communities and beneficieries. Who have we communicated with. +* Special Education institution + + +## FabLabSG Challenge +> What are Challenges +* A cycle of processes to Address, Design and Make(Produce) a solution for issues brought up by the disabled communities. +*These issues includes various challenges faced by but not limited to the Special Education teachers & students, disabled individuals and their families, and the aging communites. +> What resources are needed to 'overcome' Challenges +* Expertise in the makers community. Engineers, programmers for more complex challenges. +* A facilitator to run and manage the Challenge for that cycle. +* Equipments and materials for the solutions. +* Funds to support the Challenge Cycle. + +## Where does the 'FabLab/Edu' comes in +> Highlight their existing resources/capabilites + +> What is required from them +* The use of the FabLab facilities and equipments +* Training and guides for the use of equipments +* Training and certifications for FLSG members and partners + +> What cost are involved +* Cost and rates for materials and resources +* Cost for student internship/attachments to Challenges, projects, etc. + +> Discounted rates for training and certification for/thru FLSG + +> Exchange of resources and expertise from FLSG and partners +