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Anna, Working Together participant

Anna Excels at Her First Summer Job

May 16, 2018

Anna is a Grade 11 student who is extremely involved in her community. She has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. Anna approached the Neil Squire Society because she wanted to work and had no prior experience.

The Apple Pencil in action

Spotlight on Technology: The Apple Pencil

May 9, 2018

The Apple Pencil is not your run-of-the-mill stylus. In fact, it currently retails for about $120 Canadian, and represents a new evolution in stylus technology.

Mind map

Ideaphora: Browser-Based Concept Mapping

May 2, 2018

Ideaphora takes the basic concept of mind mapping software a step further by integrating media directly into the content of the diagram, providing learners with a multi-media approach to study.

Brendon, Working Together participant

Brendon Gains More Hours at His Job with Working Together

April 25, 2018

When Brendon joined the Working Together program, he was working one shift a week at Staples. With his newfound knowledge through the program, he increased his hours without needing to look for additional employment.

Acadia University's custom LipSync shells

First Annual Acadia Buildathon

March 22, 2018

We sit down with Courtney Cameron, a Halifax-based Assistive Technology Specialist with the Neil Squire Society, and get the inside scoop on Acadia University’s first annual buildathon featuring the LipSync device.

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