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With the help of computer skills she learned from our Digital Jumpstart program, Carmen has been hosting a retreat on her property. “I only opened up September 15th, but since then every weekend I’ve been pretty much booked.”
Through the Digital Jumpstart program, Somayeh received a laptop to help with her school. She also received one-on-one virtual tutoring in computer programs such as Word, Excel, and WordQ. In particular, she mentions how WordQ’s word prediction feature has helped with her schoolwork.
While the New Orleans Makers Making Change chapter is only a few months old, they’ve made tremendous progress on their first big project — the Portable Adaptive Toilet, or as they call it, the ‘One-to-Geaux.’
Colchester Community Workshops (CCW) provides valuable services to adults with intellectual disabilities in Truro, Nova Scotia. We were thrilled to receive a letter from CCW thanking Neil Squire for Digital Jumpstart training, which has helped their clients stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gary has been legally blind since birth, making his work quite difficult. Looking for solutions, he learned about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services and decided to apply.