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"The encouragement, and self esteem and self worth that they brought back into my life is priceless."
- Marianne, Employ-Ability Participant

Latest News

Neil Squire Society Unveils Accessible Website

Persons with all types of disabilities, including those with visual impairments, will benefit from steps taken by the Neil Squire Society to ensure its new website, www.neilsquire.ca, is fully accessible.

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Liberated Learning

Headquartered in Canada, the Liberated Learning Consortium is an international research partnership dedicated to using speech recognition technology to improve access to information for persons with disabilities.

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Neil Squire Society Unveils YouTube Nonprofit Channel

The Neil Squire Society has unveiled its designated Nonprofit channel on YouTube, allowing them to deliver their message to the world’s largest online video community.

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Fundraising Updates

Persons with Spinal Cord injuries to Benefit from Rick Hansen Institute Grant

Persons with spinal cord injuries will benefit from a Rick Hansen Institute (RHI) grant of $75,000 towards the Neil Squire Society’s Computer Comfort program.

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Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion Event Funding will Assist Adults with Spinal Cord Injuries

The Rick Hansen Institute, with funds raised at the 2009 Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion Event, has provided the Neil Squire Society with a grant of $14,750.

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Vancity Funding will Target Marginalized Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Vancity Credit Union donated $10,000 at a cheque presentation on February 5th, in support of the Neil Squire Society’s Computer Comfort program, marking the sixth consecutive year of support from them.

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Success Stories

Mike Learns How to Master the Tools of His Trade

“I had been in a rut for some time,” says Mike. “With the downturn in the economy, I decided to seek employment again, realizing I probably need to make money to have a secure future.”

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Computer Skills Lead to Volunteer Position

Former Neil Squire Society participant, Guy, dropped us a note recently to let us know that he is volunteering at the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Technology Attracts Katimavik Youth to the Neil Squire Society

Our most recent Katimavik Youth Volunteer was Max, an adventurous 18 year old from St. Catherines, Ontario.

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