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“Before I received ATS support I could only sit at my workstation and type for very short periods of time and then have to stop. Now I have been able to use voice dictation to prepare lesson plans and documents and be able to change the position of my body so I can work for much longer than before,” Linda says.
On January 27th, 2017, makers and people with disabilities came together in Vancouver, BC to work with each other over a 48 hour period to develop a device that improves the quality of life for the person with a disability. By the end of the event, each team developed a working prototype.
By working collaboratively, sharing resources, knowledge, and infrastructure, the BC Spinal Cord Injury Network helps make BC the best place for people with physical disabilities to live, work, and be active.
Justina works part-time as a medical office assistant at a physiotherapy clinic in Comox. Her job includes everything from cleaning and dressing the patient rooms, answering the phones, and taking payment for appointments.
“The ATS program helped me to achieve a safe and comfortable work from home station to support my employment.”