Device Roundup: April 2025
Here’s a roundup of devices that have recently been added to the Makers Making Change Assistive Device Library.
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Wilma Communicate on the Job
Wilma works as a server at an assisted living facility for seniors. She takes orders from residents, and communicates meal adjustments to the kitchen. However, her hearing loss impacts her communication with residents, co-workers, and management.
Ivvi Notes: A Speech-to-Map Tool
ivvi Notes uses speech-to-map technology to transcribe live lectures and recorded audio or video directly into a mind-map format.
Naida’s New Hearing Aids Open Up More Opportunities
Naida was looking for work in northern BC. However, she found that she was facing barriers — she is deaf in her left ear, and she also has hearing loss in her right ear. This makes meetings challenging, and she has trouble in noisy settings.
Local Makers Help Natasha’s Daughter Use Her TouchChat AAC Device
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.