Assistive Technology

A boy in a wheelchair uses switches and joysticks on his lap tray.

Hacking for the Holidays 2026, Presented by the Air Canada Foundation

September 21, 2026

From September to December for our fifth annual Hacking for the Holidays campaign, presented by the Air Canada Foundation (new window), we’re engaging 1,000 volunteers — students, corporate partners, and other community members — to help us adapt and donate 2,500 toys and switches to families and clinicians all over Canada.

A man studies in the library.

New Hearing Aids Have Had a “Powerfully Positive Impact on My Work Life”

September 16, 2026

Daymon works as an instructional assistant at a college on Vancouver Island. He tutors students taking college and pre-college level Humanities courses, as well as working in the areas of academic advising, test invigilation, and registration. However, hearing loss made his job more difficult.

Michelle and Alix BlackPress Job Fair

Greater Victoria Career & Education Expo

September 10, 2026

Michelle and Alix are at the Greater Victoria Career & Education Expo today chatting with everyone about assistive technology and employment.

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