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Did you know that September is Arthritis Awareness Month in Canada? According to Arthritis Canada, approximately six million Canadians are affected by arthritis. Many of the devices in our library are designed for people with arthritis. Here鈥檚 a look at some of our favourites.
We鈥檙e going to look at some of the new devices in our Assistive Device Library. In today鈥檚 Device Roundup, up first is the Felting Needle Holder, a simple 3D printed device that makes it easier to do needle felting for people with limited hand strength and/or dexterity.
The Makers Making Change Research and Development team is currently working on a number of projects this summer. Here鈥檚 a rundown of the projects in the works, and some opportunities for you to get involved.
We were pleased to recently receive a photo of our old robotics research and development lab at the old Shaughnessy Hospital site taken in the mid-80’s.
鈥淚 can honestly say I would not be able to work as efficiently as I can now without the LipSync. I haven鈥檛 found anything that works even close to the LipSync, allowing me to not only work, but connect with my peers and community virtually,鈥 Ean says.