We Have Solutions! – Episode 44: Accessible Elections with Karine Pitre from Elections NB
Today, we are talking about accessible tools and services available to New Brunswick voters for the upcoming municipal elections! Joining us today is Karine Pitre from Elections NB. This discussion is being released in both French and English. To listen to the English version of the podcast, go to Amazon Music or Spotify.
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Mahmoud Put In Longer Hours Without Pain
Mahmoud works as a logistics coordinator for a distribution company, and his duties include organizing orders, coordinating shipments, and ensuring deliveries are accurate and on time.
“I have plantar fasciitis, which sometimes causes significant foot pain and may occasionally affect my performance,” he shares.
Clever: Homework Helper AI
Clever: Homework Helper AI is an AI-powered study app designed to support students with homework completion, revision, and content creation. Available on iOS, it brings together a range of tools that aim to simplify how learners interact with course material, particularly when working independently.
The core of the app is its ability to scan or upload homework questions or notes using your device’s camera or photo library. Once captured, the app analyzes the content and generates responses along with explanations. This can be especially helpful for students who need quick clarification or support outside of the classroom.
“I Could Never Have Done This on My Own,” WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Margaret to Keep Working
At Margaret’s work, she runs a filling machine which fills small vials and requires a lot of focus. She has hearing loss — particularly making it hard to distinguish ‘f’ and ‘th’ sounds — which led to her sometimes misunderstanding directions at work, and also made it difficult to hear when the machine was not operating properly.
“I was having a hard time understanding people clearly, which caused a few misinterpreted conversations,” she shares. “This became very frustrating for me and hard for me to do my job.”
“I’m a Better Employee,” WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Paula Take on More Duties at Work
Paula’s job includes taking care of admin duties like accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll, as well as other general office duties. However, some tasks, like taking meeting minutes, were quite difficult for Paula.
“[I have] 100% hearing loss in [my] left ear,” she shares. “It limited the jobs I could apply [for], and limited the duties at my job I was able to do, like attending meetings, never mind taking minutes.”
We Have Solutions! – Episode 43: iOS 26 Accessibility Overview
In the latest episode of the “We Have Solutions” podcast, our AT Help Desk team does a complete overview of all the accessibility features that iOS 26 has to offer.
Listen on Amazon Music or Spotify. We also have a new episode of our French language podcast.
Sara’s New Hearing Aids Help Her on the Job
Sara works as a printing and production clerk in the Lower Mainland. She was born deaf, and has worn hearing aids since she was a child. Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, she received funding for a new set of hearing aids that she needs on the job.
How to: Enable and Use Chromebook Accessibility Tools
Chromebooks are great educational tools due to their small size, low price, and general ease of use. They also come packed with accessibility features. In this guide, we’re going to look at how to enable and use these features, as well as provide users with some handy keyboard shortcuts.
“It Has Built My Confidence,” New Hearing Aids Help Jody in the Job Search
Jody is looking for work. She has hearing loss. “Poor hearing makes me feel less confident. Having to ask people to repeat themselves is not a good feeling and does not give a potential employer confidence either,” she shares.
Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, Jody received funding for the hearing aids she needs for employment.
SymbolStix Prime: An AAC App by Everway
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps are great tools for students with speech, language, and communication difficulties, autism, as well as for students with a variety of mobility challenges. These apps have also become much more common in recent years, where 10 years ago dedicated AAC hardware was much more common. Among the growing number of AAC apps available today, SymbolStix Prime stands out for its focus on symbol-supported communication and accessible language supports.



