Abbey Park High School Students Build Over 80 Devices for Children With Disabilities
Students at Abbey Park High School in Oakville, Ontario built more than 80 devices for children with disabilities as part of our Hacking for the Holidays campaign.
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Skip to NavigationStudents at Abbey Park High School in Oakville, Ontario built more than 80 devices for children with disabilities as part of our Hacking for the Holidays campaign.
When grade 12 student Nico learned he could use his design skills to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities in his community as a Clubs That Care youth leader, he jumped at the opportunity.
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.
After graduating from college with a diploma in horticulture, Meredith joined our Creative Employment Options program for help with her job search. She has anxiety, and is neurodivergent with diagnoses of autism and ADHD. Despite previously taking part in a horticulture co-op placement during school and related volunteer experience, she found she was facing barriers in finding employment.
Hannah is an occupational therapist at a pediatric clinic in Collingwood, Ontario. She’s also a Clubs That Care youth leader, making assistive devices for the clinic and her community.