“I Am Now Able to Work Effectively and Efficiently”
“I am now able to work effectively and efficiently,” she says. “Since taking part in this Assistive Technology [Services] program, it has boosted my confidence in how I work and deal with people.”
Randy Continues His Meaningful Work Thanks to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services
“Retirement was not for me, but I did not have necessary technology to enable me to be productive,” says Randy, who is blind.
“I Know Now That I Can Face My Future With Courage,” WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Makes the Difference for Linda
“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.
Five Years Ago Today: Access Makeathon
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.
The Collective Impact of the BC Spinal Cord Injury Network
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.