Assistive Technology

Patricia, in a wheelchair, in front of her wheelchair accessible van with a ramp leading into it.

“These Accommodations Allowed Me to Regain My Independence”

February 18, 2026

Last May, after many years of volunteering in her community, Lynn began working her first paid job in 23 years as a library assistant at her the library in Fort St James. She has a spinal cord injury and uses a wheelchair, needing an accessible vehicle to commute to and from work.

A woman uses her smartphone.

Legere Reader

February 13, 2026

Legere Reader is a reading app designed to support people who face barriers when accessing digital text. Built with accessibility at its core, Legere helps users read, listen to, and interact with documents in ways that match their individual needs.

A young man helping an older man use a phone.

CanPlan Task Management

February 9, 2026

CanPlan is a step-by-step photo-reminder/planner app that pairs simple instructions with a variety of prompts. Users can choose from photos, text, and optional audio prompts in order to guide individuals through a variety of routines like making a meal, completing household chores, or getting ready to leave the house.

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