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“[It] significantly improved my ability to work, study, read, write, use the computer, keyboard and mouse. I am not in pain or discomfort while sitting at the computer workstation. I am able to work or study for a longer period of time than prior to the accommodations.”
Paper agendas are a great way to stay organized, but for a lot of students, working with paper is not always ideal. App-based agendas are much more accessible, and they give students with learning disabilities the ability to take advantage of built in features such as speech-to-text, text-to-speech, etc.
Garry Bartsch is an inventor like his father before him. “That’s in my blood, I guess. I’ve always liked drawing things, and I’ve always liked designing things, and it’s been a hobby — it’s enjoyable, but it’s also useful to me.”
As a C5-C6 quadriplegic, 3D printing gives Garry an avenue to create.
“I have more confidence in myself and my abilities,” says Alison, who landed a position at the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association.
Fisayo works with a non-profit organization that promotes inclusion and assists immigrants. “I am paraplegic which means I have mobility challenges, and need a functional and light wheelchair to get around at work,” she explains.