Maker Fawzan Hussain to Receive BC Medal of Good Citizenship
Longtime maker Fawzan Hussain was announced as one of 14 British Columbians who will receive the Province鈥檚聽Medal of Good Citizenship.
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Skip to NavigationLongtime maker Fawzan Hussain was announced as one of 14 British Columbians who will receive the Province鈥檚聽Medal of Good Citizenship.
Since fall, Makers Making Change has sent over 50 demo kits 鈥 containing a variety of 3D printed assistive devices 鈥 to targeted hospitals, rehab centres, libraries, and programs that work with people with disabilities throughout Canada. In all, over 450 devices have been delivered through the kits.
YACRO reached out to Neil Squire鈥檚 Working Together program to see if there was any help available to support the Shanty Caf茅 in continuing to provide opportunities to people with disabilities.
鈥淚 wanted to learn how to use the computer better, and to talk with friends, and use Facebook and email.鈥
鈥淚 have a profound hearing impairment. It means that it is difficult for me to follow group conversations.鈥