LipSync Update: Burnaby South Secondary Volunteers
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been hosting a few very welcome guests. A number of Burnaby South Secondary students have been coming to our office a few times a week to build LipSyncs.
Julie works her way back to employment with Working Together
Julie lives with Retinitis Pigmentosa, meaning she experiences near complete blindness, but this doesn’t stop her from living life to the fullest and achieving her goals. With certificates in Customer Service and Human Services, Julie had the skills necessary to rejoin the workforce, but her confidence had decreased since she hadn’t worked in seven years.
Access Makeathon
Inventor, Creators, Hackers, Tinkers and Change Makers – Join us for an exciting 48 hr Access Makeathon in Vancouver on January 27 – 29, 2017. Come build an open source assistive technology that directly address the needs of people with disability.
Lorne’s Story: A Computer Comfort Success
In 2013, Lorne suffered a fall which resulted in a broken back and severe brain trauma. The Neil Squire Society’s Computer Comfort program helped him re-learn how to use a computer and now he gives back to others.
John Lands Three New Positions
John entered the Neil Squire Society’s Employ-Ability Program (now known as the Working Together Program) without a clear idea of what type of career he should pursue.