“I Can Keep Communicating at Work,” Kerstin’s New Hearing Aids Make a Big Difference
Kerstin is self-employed, working as an accountant. Her job involves talking with staff and customers, both in-person and over the phone. She has hearing loss.
New Hearing Aids Give Suzy Confidence
Suzy began noticing hearing loss nearly 15 years ago, and had previously considered getting hearing aids, but she couldn’t afford them. She found it difficult to participate in events like gallery openings with her hearing loss, and as a teacher, she found she was asking students to repeat themselves multiple times.
MMC Device Roundup: August 2024
We’re going to look at some of the new devices in our Assistive Device Library. In today’s Device Roundup, up first is the Felting Needle Holder, a simple 3D printed device that makes it easier to do needle felting for people with limited hand strength and/or dexterity.
GAME Checkpoint: Movement Centre of Manitoba
We recently welcomed our ninth GAME Checkpoint, the Movement Centre of Manitoba. Based in Winnipeg, the Movement Centre specializes in conductive education rehabilitation, working with clients of all ages with neurological motor disorders to learn skills and functions that can be used in everyday life.
“I Feel That I Can Give More of My Time and Energy”
“I was able to receive a new keyboard tray that is adjustable so that I can have more ergonomic support when I am typing. I was also able to receive a more supportive office chair which allows me to make adjustments throughout the day to whatever area of my body may need extra support.”