Success Stories

Lamont using a LipSync

The LipSync Helps Lamont Read The Manchester Guardian

November 21, 2018

After 30 years as a physics teacher, Lamont retired from the field. He then became a marine chemist, inspecting oil rigs and performing safety and quality auditing. He was also involved in his community, volunteering for the food bank for over 30 years. Lamont lives with his wife, Mary, in Kentville, Nova Scotia.

Daniel, Computer Comfort participant

No Turning Back for Daniel with Computer Comfort

November 14, 2018

This post is part of our Powered to Enable campaign. No Turning Back for Daniel with Computer Comfort “I spent over 30 years working as a carpenter and then I had a stroke about five years ago. I couldn’t go work in the construction industry anymore. I was the primary breadwinner for my family, so it wasn’t […]

Kaileen, Makers Making Change participant

An Accessible Gaming Controller for Kaileen

November 7, 2018

This post is part of our Powered to Enable campaign. An Accessible Gaming Controller for Kaileen As a teenager, Kaileen enjoyed playing games such as Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, Need for Speed, and Grand Theft Auto. “I used to play games with my siblings,” she says. “But my muscles have got weaker over the years. It got […]

Meghan, Working Together participant

Meghan Moves One Step Closer to Her Goal

September 26, 2018

With the help of Working Together, Meghan was able to secure employment as an Office Assistant with the KV Oasis Youth Centre, moving her one step closer to realizing her long-term employment goals.

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