Device Highlight: Tactile Maps
These 3D printed Tactile Maps are intended as a learning tool to help people with visual impairments learn how to navigate different intersections as a pedestrian, along with the accompanying traffic signs and signals.
Digital Jumpstart Helps Judy See a Bright Future
A previous participant in Neil Squire’s programs, Judy decided to join the Digital Jumpstart program to learn how to use Dragon Naturally Speaking to use her voice to use the computer, as her arthritis makes it difficult to type.
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Roy Continue His Music and Radio Career
Today, Roy uses a computer to manage the administrative tasks for his music career, and to work on his weekly radio show — doing audio editing, script writing, making the playlists, and research. He uses the JAWS screen reader to navigate the various programs on his computer.
Digital Jumpstart Opens New Opportunities for Greg
For over 30 years, Greg worked as a carpenter on Salt Spring Island. Three years ago, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. He joined our Digital Jumpstart program to be able to do more research on the computer and access opportunities that are available digitally, now that he isn’t able to work.
“I Learnt More Than I Ever Thought Possible,” Digital Jumpstart Helps Elana Get Back to Volunteering
Elana spends quite a bit of time volunteering, and in particular, with a cause that’s close to her heart — teaching a workshop on living with chronic pain.