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In today’s workplace, digital literacy — being able to use a computer, knowing how to use email and navigate the internet — is a must. Often, the first step to achieving employment is ensuring your digital literacy skills are up to par.
In December, 350 students at West Bedford School in Bedford, Nova Scotia worked together to adapt over 60 toys and build 200 switches for children with disabilities.
Neil Squire’s employment programs work in collaboration with programs across our five areas of focus — Innovation, Digital Literacy, Employment, Assistive Technology, and Collaboration — to ensure that our participants have the skills and access to technology to thrive in the workplace.
It was another great year for Makers Making Change! In all, we delivered 6,528 devices to persons with disabilities, and hosted 397 events engaging 12,294 volunteers. Take a look at our highlights from last year.
Wow! Over the course of our Hacking for the Holidays campaign, you helped us raise over $142,500, host 256 events engaging 7,062 volunteers, and deliver 4,257 adapted toys and switches to families and clinicians across Canada.