BC SCI Network Announces Hiring of Richard Peter as Indigenous Liaison
The BC SCI Network is excited to announce the hiring of Richard Peter as the network’s first Indigenous Liaison.
Meet Our Youth Making Change Interns
As part of our Youth Making Change initiative, we’ve welcomed aboard many new members to our team to help us out with engineering and community outreach.
BC SCI Network Impact Story: Ean Price
Ean Price has lived in British Columbia his entire life. Born in Dawson Creek, his family moved to the Okanagan when he was five years old, “after being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at 10 months, my parents decided that I was going to be way too high maintenance to live in the bush.”
Marcie’s Job Becomes Easier and Safer With Assistive Technology
Marcie had a stroke several years ago, which has left her with hemiparesis — weakness — on her right side. This made using a traditional heavy vacuum with a cord — particularly on the stairs — difficult, and even dangerous for her.
Distance Computer Comfort Volunteer Shares Reflections on Digital Accessibility
“From a UX designer’s perspective, I was often surprised at how a feature that I had initially thought was designed well could unintentionally have a negative impact on the user experience for those who were not comfortable using technology.”