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“This program has been incredibly helpful for me as a small business owner. The cost of essential assistive technology had previously prevented me from obtaining the tools I needed to perform at my best at work. Thanks to the financial support from this program, I can now do my job effectively.”
When Lisa was 23, she was in car accident that left her a C6, C7 incomplete quadriplegic. She has been using a wheelchair ever since. Now having just turned 60, she’s raised two grown kids with her “wonderful husband,” and has since re-gained the strength to drive and do most of the cooking and cleaning in her house. Lisa loves her life.
Recently, students from the District scolaire francophone Sud (DSFS) in New Brunswick had the chance to witness the impact of their hard work firsthand during a visit to donate devices to the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation.
Sam is a self-employed tree fruit orchard producer in Kelowna, growing apples and pears on a small orchard. He has hearing loss.
“I enjoy working outdoors and being a part of the community,” Ryan shares. “I have moderate bilateral hearing loss. It impacts my interactions with customers on my route, and prevents me from hearing approaching vehicles (especially electric ones).”