Assistive Technology

A woman writes into a notebook while using the laptop.

ReadSpeaker TextAid – An Online Reading and Writing Suite

September 26, 2025

ReadSpeaker TextAid is a reading, writing, and studying literacy support tool that is absolutely packed with helpful features. It is a web-based browser extension, and it is available for Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Opera One.

A young boy plays with bubbles from a switch adapted bubble blower, which is held by a pair of clinicians.

Hacking for the Holidays 2025

September 25, 2025

We’re looking to raise $200,000 to spread the joy of play this holiday season. Every dollar counts — many battery-operated toys can be adapted with just $5 of parts, while $60 can cover the whole cost of a toy and switch. This year, give the gift of play.

WorkBC Assistive Technology Services participant Deborah.

“My New Hearing Aids Are Making a World of Difference”

September 24, 2025

Deborah works at an airport. “Accurate hearing is imperative in performing my duties,” she shares. “I am affected by age-related mild to moderate hearing loss which was affecting my ability to function as well as is needed in my day-to-day duties at work.”

A woman sitting near a notepad pen, uses a tablet while also having a laptop open.

Blitzit: A Productivity and Pomodoro App

September 19, 2025

Productivity apps are great because they are useful to pretty much anyone who is of school age or older. Whether you are a student, or a working professional, you’re going to have lots of things happening in both your personal and work life that you’ll need to keep track of.

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