Assistive Technology

A boys uses a tablet in the classroom.

KiwiWrite Math

February 9, 2024

The app that we are looking at today is based around the concept of math without the need for handwriting. For students with dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or fine motor control challenges, this approach to learning and solving math could be a complete game changer.

A security guard going down an escalator.

New Hearing Aids Make Farhad’s Job Much Easier

February 7, 2024

“No more miscommunication, tasks take a faster time to complete, and [I’m] able to hear better both in noisy and quiet situations,” Farhad explains. “[It’s] essential for maintaining relationships and connections with co-workers.”

Neil Squire staff members Dale, Gordon, Bev, Joel, and Munesh pose for a photo at ATIA.

Neil Squire at ATIA 2024

February 5, 2024

Neil Squire Assistive Technology Specialists and staff members from across Canada attended ATIA 2024 this year to soak up all they could about AT.

A man in a wheelchair uses a laptop.

Microsoft Edge: An Accessibility Overview

February 2, 2024

With Microsoft Edge all the accessibility features are built-in and ready to be toggled with no downloads or searching required. Of course, that means that Edge is less customizable than Chrome, but for the vast majority of users, Edge’s built in features are more than adequate.

West Park staff, patients, and MMC staff pose together with the adaptive gaming equipment at West Park.

GAME Checkpoint: West Park Healthcare Centre

February 1, 2024

The West Park Healthcare Centre in Toronto is one of seven GAME Checkpoints, a network of partner organizations led by Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program that help people with disabilities access adaptive gaming.

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