Device Roundup: April 2023
Here’s a roundup of exciting devices that have been recently added to our Assistive Device library.
“It Brought the Learning to Life in Such a Tangible Way,” Paul Penna Students Make Adapted Toys for Children With Disabilities
“Giving them the hands-on experience of actually making toys that will give kids access to play was magical. It brought the learning to life in such a tangible way.”
Neil Squire Named Finalist for Dalhousie Top Co-op Employer Award
We were honoured to be named a finalist for Dalhousie University’s Top Co-Op Employer Awards!
Clubs That Care: UBC Science Undergraduate Society
Through Clubs That Care, an initiative by Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program, we are helping university and post-secondary clubs and groups to build affordable assistive technology for their community. One such club is the UBC Science Undergraduate Society (SUS).
GAME Checkpoints Lay the Groundwork for Adapted Gaming
The initiative sees us working with community partners across Canada including rehab hospitals, and we provide them with gaming gear, resources, and training. Our partners become GAME Checkpoints where people with disabilities can access those resources.