Lorrisa Finds Employment and Confidence With Working Together
Not only is Lorrisa equipped with the knowledge to be successful in employment, but her confidence has increased as well.
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Skip to NavigationNot only is Lorrisa equipped with the knowledge to be successful in employment, but her confidence has increased as well.
Marcie had a stroke several years ago, which has left her with hemiparesis — weakness — on her right side. This made using a traditional heavy vacuum with a cord — particularly on the stairs — difficult, and even dangerous for her.
On Saturday, October 15th, we were pleased to partner with Brampton Library to host a Youth Making Change family build event at their Springdale Branch.
“From a UX designer’s perspective, I was often surprised at how a feature that I had initially thought was designed well could unintentionally have a negative impact on the user experience for those who were not comfortable using technology.”
“I would totally recommend the Assistive Technology Services program to others! Everyone has been quite supportive and helpful,” she says. “I am amazed by the amount of support and care that I have received from the staff at the Assistive Technology Services program.”