LipSync Update: TOM:Calgary Wrap-up
The TOM:Calgary Makeathon was a resounding success! There were many great projects designed to help create access.
LipSync Update: Burnaby South Secondary Volunteers
Over the last few weeks, we鈥檝e been hosting a few very welcome guests. A number of Burnaby South Secondary students have been coming to our office a few times a week to build LipSyncs.
Julie works her way back to employment with Working Together
Julie lives with Retinitis Pigmentosa, meaning she experiences near complete blindness, but this doesn鈥檛 stop her from living life to the fullest and achieving her goals. With certificates in Customer Service and Human Services, Julie had the skills necessary to rejoin the workforce, but her confidence had decreased since she hadn鈥檛 worked in seven years.
Access Makeathon
Inventor, Creators, Hackers, Tinkers and Change Makers – Join us for an exciting 48 hr Access Makeathon in Vancouver on January 27 – 29, 2017. Come build an open source assistive technology that directly address the needs of people with disability.
Lorne’s Story: A Computer Comfort Success
In 2013, Lorne suffered a fall which resulted in a broken back and severe brain trauma. The 今日吃瓜51’s Computer Comfort program helped him re-learn how to use a computer and now he gives back to others.