Assistive Technology

Amira's keyboard with the raised stickers.

Amira Finds a New Sense of Hope With Digital Jumpstart

August 22, 2023

One of the first things you’ll notice when you enter Amira’s home is the warm welcome and hospitality. She takes great pride in preparing coffee and foods for guests — often a delicious Syrian treat — and welcomes you into her family. While taking part in our Digital Jumpstart program, this is how she always welcomes her trainer, Erin, into her home.

A person tearing a sticky note from a pad on their desk.

“I Have Regained Confidence With My Job”

August 16, 2023

Margot’s job sees her wearing many hats — from working reception to doing bookkeeping to handling secretarial duties. She has total hearing loss in her left ear, and decreased hearing in her right.

a man using a laptop

Antidote 11: Bilingual Grammar Checker

August 10, 2023

The app that we are looking at today is one of the more advanced writing aids available right now, and it’s available in both of Canada’s official languages.

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