Diverse Mind Designs (DMD) Makers Market

Amy Smart grew up in Port Elgin, Ontario and has loved reading and writing stories from a very young age. Some of her favourite books growing up included The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis and The Warriors Series by Erin Hunter. These books and many others inspired her to write middle grade fiction. She wrote the first draft of what would become The Necklace when she was in ninth grade. Amy moved to Saskatchewan to attend college in 2011 and currently lives there with her two cats Louie and Stormy. She was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism in July 2024 and is hoping to raise awareness about both conditions while also promoting her work.

Welcome to Rainbow Sweets: Where Delight Meets Diversity!  Based in Innisfil, Ontario, we are a family business that takes pride in being LGBTQ+ owned. In the realm of freeze-dried candy, we bring a distinctive touch to the table. What distinguishes us is our steadfast dedication to creating freeze-dried confections that go beyond the ordinary, pushing the boundaries of taste and experience. We produce small batches of candy to guarantee each piece meets the highest quality standards.  

I am an author of Sci Fi novels and love making things with my hands. Bracelet making is a special interest of mine.

Popcorn Puzzles by Beautifully Damaged Studios Popcorn Puzzles are a unique collection of limited-run, artist-designed puzzles created by neurodivergent minds. Each puzzle is a piece of art, crafted with intricate details and surprising twists. Sourced from local artists, these puzzles offer a one-of-a-kind experience that challenges and delights.

Experiencing the world differently is Kyle's gift, and these Malas represent how he experiences his world. Born with CHARGE syndrome, deafness and ASD, Kyle is learning to embrace all of life's experiences, and these Malas are his gift to you.

Colour conscious playdough and other resources to get children learning about race and inclusion.

Benjamin Lachapelle (self described “Animal Knower”) is a 22-year-old Canadian Autistic artist and author-illustrator of children’s books from Quebec. Diagnosed with autism at age 3, he is a prolific, multidisciplinary artist with a singular focus on animals, his passion since he was a young child.  Ben uses art to manage his feelings and express himself. He channels his joys and his anxieties for animals through his paintings, sculptures, stories, and illustrations. His work has been exhibited in numerous events and commissioned by organizations, businesses, and private collectors throughout North America.   Benjamin has written and illustrated several children’s books including How Tall is a Yeti? and Pace-Ants (a book about patience). 

Artist at heart and motivated to inspire and provide creative neurodivergent spirits a platform for expression, communication, skill building and community. I am passionate about the creation process and wish to provide neurodivergent people with the opportunity to explore, learn, grow and communicate through art. Diagnosed at 39 years old, I wish to support, elevate pave an inclusive pathway for expression.

I'm a creative philosopher and art maker. Neurodivergent brain and atypical mind. Love cats and art so I combine my two loves to create whimsical, unconventional art.

I look at pictures and build military models From scratch. Anything from tanks to warships, Aircraft, To rifles, Trucks to different armoured vehicles. All built from looking at pictures, From Wood.