“I Have More Confidence in Myself and My Abilities”
“I have more confidence in myself and my abilities,” says Alison, who landed a position at the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association.
Fisayo Eases Her Workday Stress With a New Light Wheelchair
Fisayo works with a non-profit organization that promotes inclusion and assists immigrants. “I am paraplegic which means I have mobility challenges, and need a functional and light wheelchair to get around at work,” she explains.
Students and Scouts in Fredericton Build Over 100 Switches
Thanks to our partners at the New Brunswick Premier’s Council on Disabilities and National AccessAbility Week, Makers Making Change held a number successful builds in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
“If I Can Do It, Anybody Can Do It,” Jaycee Learns Computer Skills with Digital Jumpstart
Jaycee is a talented musician playing with the Vancouver Adapted Music Society. Music played a big part in her recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumour.
Mowry’s New Hearing Aids Help Him Continue Making Art
Mowry is a renowned sculptor who has operated a studio in Victoria for over 45 years. “Because I am hard of hearing, I have difficulty communicating with my studio assistants, with fabricators, engineers, public art consultants, and journalists,” he explains.