MMC Accessible Gaming Lead Tyler Fentie Receives ATRA Community Partnership Award
Makers Making Change Accessible Gaming Lead Tyler Fentie was honoured to receive the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) Community Partnership Award.
Cynthia Builds a Business to Share Her Art
Cynthia had a severe traumatic brain injury in 2017 that left her fighting for her life. She had to relearn many things — reading, writing, walking without an aid, managing stairs, and even putting jam on toast.
Jesse’s Inspired to Pursue a Career Helping Others
Jesse learned about Neil Squire through the Calgary Public Library and joined our Creative Employment Options program to explore careers that would accommodate his barriers and help him find purpose in his work.
Creative Employment Options Helps Lorne Get Back in the Workforce
Early last year, Lorne experienced sudden hearing loss, before also losing his ability to speak. He uses a pen and notepad, limited lip-reading skills, and American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. He also uses a small clip-on microphone that transmits the speaker’s voice directly into his ears using wireless technology that connects to his hearing aids. Despite these supports, he has struggled to find work.
Blake Starts a Career in the Trades
As Blake was finishing his last year of high school, he was working on his plan for after graduation. His resource teacher referred him to Neil Squire’s Creative Employment Options program for help.