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Thanks to Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program and the YXC Makerspace, Natasha’s daughter was able to receive a 3D printed keyguard for her TouchChat augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device.
Last year, we launched the fourth iteration of the LipSync, re-designed from the ground up with new hardware and software to better serve the people who use it. But we’re always listening to our device users and working to improve our devices — no device is ever truly final. Today, we’re excited to share our LipSync 4.1 firmware update, a major update which addresses the user feedback we’ve received over the last year.
Bev teaches at a university. A large part of her job involves engaging students in group discussions, and listening and responding to help her students understand the themes and ideas explored in class. However, this can be difficult with hearing loss.
Today we are joined by Daniel Lubiner, a 25-year veteran teacher of students with disabilities, and the inventor of the Braille Doodle device, a low-cost braille-based learning device designed to teach literacy, math, science, and art. Join us as we follow Daniel on his fascinating journey from teacher to inventor.
Bob needed a new adapted van that he could drive to work when he heard about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services from friends that had gotten support through the program.