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When grade 12 student Nico learned he could use his design skills to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities in his community as a Clubs That Care youth leader, he jumped at the opportunity.
Last May, after many years of volunteering in her community, Lynn began working her first paid job in 23 years as a library assistant at her the library in Fort St James. She has a spinal cord injury and uses a wheelchair, needing an accessible vehicle to commute to and from work.
Lena works as an ESL teacher. Her duties include helping the students practice pronunciation, providing guidance and feedback, and managing the flow of class, all in a noisy and fast-paced environment. She has hearing loss.
In December, 350 students at West Bedford School in Bedford, Nova Scotia worked together to adapt over 60 toys and build 200 switches for children with disabilities.
While receiving training for a career in human resources, Earl was referred to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for accommodations to help him with his studies and job search activities. Earl faces many employment-related barriers.