Neil Squire Regional Manager Charles Levasseur was honoured to receive the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (new window) Citation Award.

Atlantic Region staff presented the award to Charles during a surprise team meeting on Tuesday.

The CAOT Citation Award acknowledges the contribution to the health and well-being of Canadians by an agency, program, or individual within each province/territory, who is not an occupational therapist. Charles was nominated by the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists (new window).

Charles has worked for Neil Squire for over 20 years, and since 2011, Charles has established several special assistive technology projects for the New Brunswick government. He also developed the AT Help Desk (new window), an assistive technology help line for New Brunswickers with disabilities. He currently sits as chair for the avenueNB Cooperative (new window), which brings more than 20 service providers across the province of New Brunswick together to provide more consistent and more accessible services and increased educational opportunities.