“Knowing That Your Work is Making a Difference is Incredibly Rewarding”
As a summer student at Neil Squire this year, Harvey has been an important part of the Distance Computer Comfort team.
Digital Jumpstart Helps Somayeh with Her Studies
Through the Digital Jumpstart program, Somayeh received a laptop to help with her school. She also received one-on-one virtual tutoring in computer programs such as Word, Excel, and WordQ. In particular, she mentions how WordQ’s word prediction feature has helped with her schoolwork.
“I Feel More Confident to Apply For a Job”
Marie was applying for jobs, but she didn’t have the right equipment. “I did not have a laptop. I was using my phone, and it was very difficult to write resumes,” she says.
Scott Helps Develop Assistive Technology for His Capstone Project
When fourth year UBC engineering student Scott Beaulieu was looking for a capstone project to take on, one idea really stood out.
Makers Making Change Featured on Accessible Media Inc.
Grant Hardy learns more about Makers Making Change, a Neil Squire program that connects people who need assistive devices with those who can make them.