Volunteers Make Waves at Neil Squire
At Neil Squire, volunteers are at the heart of what we do. As we mark National Volunteer Week 2025, we want to celebrate their incredible contributions.
Device Roundup: April 2025
Here’s a roundup of devices that have recently been added to the Makers Making Change Assistive Device Library.
Local Makers Help Natasha’s Daughter Use Her TouchChat AAC Device
Thanks to Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program and the YXC Makerspace, Natasha’s daughter was able to receive a 3D printed keyguard for her TouchChat augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device.
LipSync 4.1 Firmware Update Makes LipSync More User-Friendly
Last year, we launched the fourth iteration of the LipSync, re-designed from the ground up with new hardware and software to better serve the people who use it. But we’re always listening to our device users and working to improve our devices — no device is ever truly final. Today, we’re excited to share our LipSync 4.1 firmware update, a major update which addresses the user feedback we’ve received over the last year.
Calling Youth Leaders for Clubs That Care
Are you a high school or university student and want to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities? Our Clubs That Care initiative is back, and we’re looking for youth leaders (ages 15-30) in Canada to engage their communities in building assistive devices for Canadians with disabilities.