Raven Loves the Bright Lights of Her New Adapted Toys
It can be difficult to find the right toys for Raven. She has Cockayne Syndrome Type II, meaning that she can’t sit or stand on her own, and has hearing loss and a visual impairment.
Linden Christian School Students Use Their Drafting Skills to Help Kids With Disabilities
Over the course of three Youth Making Change workshops with Makers Making Change, Grade 9 drafting students at Linden Christian School in Winnipeg put their drafting skills in action to make a difference for children with disabilities.
Met School Students Apply Their Skills to Adapting Toys for Kids With Disabilities
On November 21st, over 20 students from Winnipeg’s Met schools traded in their pens and pencils for soldering irons as they worked together to build assistive switches and adapt RC car toys for children with disabilities as part of Neil Squire’s #HackingForTheHolidays campaign.
North Shore Resource Fair: Moving to Adulthood
Join the North and West Vancouver School Districts, Community Living BC and Ministry of Children and Family Development for an evening of discussion and transition-related resources for youth and families. Note: the event is targeted to families with children ages 12 and up. In addition to sharing information about inclusive resources, community connections and continuing […]
Johanna is Excited to Learn More Skills With Her New Job
In 2020, Johanna was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and can experience both manic and depressive states. She was also diagnosed with ADHD and red-green colour blindness, and says that routine, repetition, and structure are needed for her to succeed in a work environment.