Neil Squire and SMART Technologies Team Up on Accessibility
Written by Brent Stempfle
Gordon Watt and Jody Dickerson have built their careers on making technology work for people with disabilities. As Neil Squire’s Distance Training Coordinator, Gordon provides technology training and support to people across Canada through the Distance Computer Comfort program. Jody, an Assistive Technology Specialist and Trainer, helps individuals find and master the tools that support their goals, tailoring each system to the person. Both also carry out technology evaluations, testing accessibility features and working to improve independence. When SMART Technologies approached Neil Squire to evaluate the accessibility of their SMART Boards, it was a natural fit. Evaluating technology and identifying accessibility barriers is a significant part of the Society’s work. Gordon and Jody’s experience working with the users of these assistive technologies meant they could offer practical feedback grounded in real-world, disability-related needs.
We Have Solutions! – Episode 45: AI as AT, the Decentralization of AT, and Apps to Keep Students Engaged During the Summer Months
In the latest episode of “We Have Solutions,” our AT Help Desk team talks about using AI as Assistive Technology, the decentralization of technology and assistive technology and what that means for AT users, and finally, they talk about a series of apps designed to keep students engaged and learning during the summer months.
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Neil Squire Prairie Region Donates Assistive Technology Kits for Students With Disabilities Across Saskatchewan
With funds raised by our sixth annual Princess Ball, our Prairie Regional Office has donated four Assistive Technology Resource Kits — each containing upwards of $1,800 worth of specialized assistive technology — to support students with disabilities at Regina General Hospital and Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan through our Solutions for Schools initiative.
Over the past several weeks, our Prairie Region Solutions team, Amanda LaRose and Chelsea Osiowy, have been hard at work. From researching and planning to carefully selecting tools, building kits, and delivering them into the community, their focus has been on one goal: creating meaningful, accessible learning opportunities for students who need them most.
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.
We Have Solutions! – Episode 42: AT Summit, Legere Reader, and the 1X NEO
In this episode of our AT Help Desk podcast, “We Have Solutions,” Seaver Stafford is joined by Nakia Singh. They talk about the AT Summit, Legere Reading App, and the 1X NEO home robot.
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We Have Solutions! – Episode 41: YouLearn.ai, Dragon Anywhere, AT Summit in February
On the latest episode of our AT Help Desk podcast, “We Have Solutions,” we review the Youlearn.ai app as well as Dragon Anywhere Mobile, and discuss the upcoming AT Summit taking place in February. To register for the AT Summit, click here.
We Have Solutions! – Episode 40: Apps and Hardware for Stress Reduction and Productivity
On the latest episode of our AT Help Desk podcast, “We Have Solutions,” Seaver and Nakia explore a variety of stress reduction and productivity apps including Blitzit, Otter.ai, and Huxe.
Neil Squire Solutions, Makers Making Change, Place Aux Compétences, and École Anna-Malenfant Collaborate to Design Custom Assistive Technology for a Client
English Version — la version française suit
A successful collaboration between Place aux compétences, École Anna-Malenfant, and Neil Squire‘s Makers Making Change and Solutions programs resulted in the creation of a simple yet effective 3D-printed adaptation for a Neil Squire client preparing to return to work with pain and limited left arm mobility.
Prairie Regional Office Donates Solutions for Schools Kits to Yellowknife Schools
In October, our Prairie Regional Office donated Solutions for School assistive technology kits to six schools in Yellowknife Education District #1. Each kit contains upwards of $1,200 worth of assistive technology, allowing students to access and trial a wide variety of low- and high-tech solutions.
Capilano University Rehabilitation Assistant Program Students Visit Our Solutions Lab
Today, our Solutions team is hosting students from Capilano University‘s Rehabilitation Assistant Program for a visit to our Burnaby Head Office and Solutions Lab.
