Rahul Finds “absolute freedom” Through Technology@Work Solution
“It’s absolute freedom,” Rahul Ray says about the hand controls installed in his car with funding through the Neil Squire Society’s Technology@Work program.
Assistive technology is breaking down barriers for employees with disabilities
The Technology@Work program, operated by the Neil Squire Society, launched just over a year ago to support employment for people with disabilities. Since then it has helped people like Rahul, Michael and Lori overcome barriers and meet their goals at work.
Media Day: Workplace Accommodation and Open House
Last Thursday, in support of September Disability Employment Month in British Columbia, Surrey WorkBC and Neil Squire Society partnered together to provide an introduction to workplace accommodation and open house for members of the media.
Darcy’s Experience as a Youth Intern
Darcy, a student at the University of Victoria, used his background in education to help people with disabilities, both in the job market and on the computer.
A Refresher on Computers for Gillian
“Each time I learned something new,” says Gillian of her experience in the Neil Squire Society’s Distance Computer Comfort program. Gillian signed up for the program two years after high school, wanting “to get a refresher on computers and technology and how they can help me find a job.”