Darcy’s Experience as a Youth Intern
Darcy, a student at the University of Victoria, used his background in education to help people with disabilities, both in the job market and on the computer.
LipSync Update: Bluetooth
Originally, the LipSync would just connect to the phone via USB. But one side effect of this, is that you would be dealing with the cord — say you wanted to put the LipSync a little farther from the phone, you would have to deal with the cord across your body. We needed a way to make the LipSync be able to connect to your phone wirelessly.
Loving to Learn Again
Trudy didn’t just become more confident on a computer in the ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï51’s Distance Computer Comfort program, but re-ignited a passion for learning.
LipSync Update: Mounting
One of the big decisions we are currently working on right now is how do we mount the LipSync to wheelchairs (along with mounting the mobile device). There’s a lot of variables. Physically, you can’t add to the width of the wheelchair, and we’ve got to make sure our mount is safe for the user. But we’ve also got to consider the cost for both the user and maker, as well as practicality.
Preventative Tips for Creating a Healthy Workplace Environment
Laura Bergstrom, one of our occupational therapists, wrote a helpful article on creating healthy working environments on the Small Business BC website.