Bob Uses His Computer Skills to Give Back
Bob had developed a range of technical skills in his hospital administration and education career. He began volunteering with the Neil Squire Society to give back.
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Skip to NavigationBob had developed a range of technical skills in his hospital administration and education career. He began volunteering with the Neil Squire Society to give back.
Kate, who is 64 years old, is an active volunteer. She has multiple sclerosis, which restricts her ability to commute. The Distance Computer Comfort program was the perfect fit for her.
Bruce has been volunteering with the Neil Squire Society’s Distance Computer Comfort Program since 2017. “I learn about the individuals I work with and always come away with insight and knowledge about the challenges they face,” he says.
Ian Chan is a wheelchair rugby player who enrolled in the Distance Computer Comfort program. Using the resume and cover letter he made in the classes, he was able to land the head coach position at BC Wheelchair Sports Association.
Since Dale got sick in the mid-90’s and had to leave the workforce, the world has changed a lot. “I’ve tried to get different jobs, and I find one stumbling block — technology,” she explains. “It’s a different world than what I left.”