Digital Jumpstart Helps Roxane See a Bright Future
“Before I couldn’t see how I could do anything, but [the Digital Jumpstart program] helped motivate me and gave me something to look forward to.”
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Skip to Navigation“Before I couldn’t see how I could do anything, but [the Digital Jumpstart program] helped motivate me and gave me something to look forward to.”
Deepi is a self-advocate and budding broadcaster from Richmond. She has been a long-time volunteer and staff member at CiTR, UBC’s campus radio station, where she produces shows bringing awareness to disability-related issues and accessibility. Her goal is to one day work for the CBC.
“Just the hope of moving forward, I think Neil Squire was able to provide me with that,” Katherine says. “I have more hope than I did before.”
“Prior to the program, I just knew the basics of computers, but now I know my computer skills and understanding have improved. I enjoyed learning something different in each class and having the opportunity to practice from home was especially helpful.”
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