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Kim is a computer programmer and math tutor. In addition to coding, her job as a programmer involves a lot of meetings with co-workers to design and debug software, while as a tutor, she works one-on-one with students in-person and over Zoom. However, her hearing loss was beginning to make many of these tasks difficult.
The new hearing aids have made a big difference in Laurie鈥檚 ability to do her job, allowing her to effectively communicate with clients. They also make a big difference with safety, allowing her to be more aware of her surroundings.
Thanks to your support of our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign, we were able to adapt two Linkimals toys 鈥 a sloth and a penguin 鈥 with adaptive switches that match the buttons on the toys. These switches allow Evie to play with the toys with a smacking motion on her own rather than needing someone else to activate the toy for her.
At HDR, an architecture and engineering firm with offices across Canada and the world, giving back to the community is an important part of their company culture. So when their Toronto office learned of an opportunity to adapt toys for children with disabilities as part of the #HackingForTheHolidays campaign by Neil Squire鈥檚 Makers Making Change program, they jumped at the opportunity.
鈥淚 have hearing loss which makes my interactions and communication with customers difficult especially in a loud environment such as the airport,鈥 Oliver explains.