LipSync Update: Remembering Stephen Hawking
We are sad to hear of the passing of Stephen Hawking. Along with being one of the most brilliant minds of his time, he was also a steadfast advocate of assistive technology.
Technology@Work Gives Gordon His “Life Back”
After a car accident and two strokes, Gordon was left with severe vision loss and intense back and neck pain. With Technology@Work, he received assistive equipment which increased his “abilities or functions with the computer probably 300 or 400%.”
LipSync Update: Check Out Our Thingiverse Page
Thingiverse is the world’s largest 3D printing community. And now, Makers Making Change is a part of it too. Within two weeks, our 12 projects have over 20,000 views and almost 4,000 downloads.
Allison Gains the Confidence to Chart Her Own Path
Allison went on over 50 interviews before seeking help from the Neil Squire Society. With the help of the Solutions for Employment program, she secured a contract position as an accessibility assessor. Her work gave her the confidence to chart her own path.
LipSync Update: March 17th is World Create Day
Our Makers Making Change team will be part of World Create Day events in Vancouver, Regina, and Toronto.