LipSync Update: Remembering Stephen Hawking
We are sad to hear of the passing of Stephen Hawking. Along with being one of the most brilliant minds of his time, he was also a steadfast advocate of assistive technology.
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Skip to NavigationWe are sad to hear of the passing of Stephen Hawking. Along with being one of the most brilliant minds of his time, he was also a steadfast advocate of assistive technology.
After a car accident and two strokes, Gordon was left with severe vision loss and intense back and neck pain. With Technology@Work, he received assistive equipment which increased his “abilities or functions with the computer probably 300 or 400%.”
Allison went on over 50 interviews before seeking help from the Neil Squire Society. With the help of the Solutions for Employment program, she secured a contract position as an accessibility assessor. Her work gave her the confidence to chart her own path.
Our Makers Making Change team will be part of World Create Day events in Vancouver, Regina, and Toronto.
Allan, who is legally blind, approached the Working Together program for assistance with employment. With the help of his job developer, Allan learned to tailor his resume and cover letter and hone his interviewing skills. He was soon successful in landing a job.