Rebekah Cant
Rebekah Cant
Assistive Technology Specialist & AT Help Desk Coordinator
Rebekah joined Neil Squire in 2016 to launch a Micro Entrepreneurship Research Project, bringing with her many years of project management experience. In 2017, she began training in assistive technology and completed the Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program at California State University, Northridge in 2018.
Rebekah coordinates the AT Help Desk program, while also providing digital literacy and assistive technology training and assessments. Rebekah enjoys continued learning in the field of AT, through trainings, conferences, research, trialling and learning from others.
Chelsea Osiowy
Chelsea Osiowy, BHS, ATACP, Certificate in Ergonomics
Manager of Solutions Prairie Region
Chelsea has been with the Neil Squire Society since 2018. After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Health Studies from the University of Regina, she eagerly began working at the Neil Squire Society. She enjoys finding inventive solutions that span from optimizing Office and Industrial ergonomics to harnessing the potential of creative applications. She encourages a client-centered approach in her work, using accommodations and assistive supports to minimize discomfort, and maximize independence. Chelsea is an Assistive Technology Specialist (California State University, Northridge) and an Ergonomics Specialist (University of Fredericton) who provides assessments and training in these fields, as well as accessibility evaluations, disability awareness presentations, and support consultations. In a dynamic industry, she enjoys continuously staying updated with the latest technology trends and connecting with her clients to find solutions to any barrier, big or small.
We Have Solutions! – Episode 12: Ergonomics and Occupational Therapy with Alain Desir
On today’s episode of “We Have Solutions,” we’re joined by Occupational Therapist Alain Desir. Tune in as we explore all things OT, including case studies, tips for good ergonomics, success stories, and more.
Eric Chau, MOT, CWCE, Reg. OT (BC)
Eric Chau, MOT, CWCE, OT
Occupational Therapist
Eric Chau received his Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in 2017 and Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2019, both from the University of British Columbia. Prior to and during his work as an Occupational Therapist, Eric has been greatly involved in academia, including graduate level teaching, presentations at research conferences, and is published as a first author in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy. His past occupational therapy experience includes working in private practice, performing functional capacity evaluations, worksite visits and return to work planning, ergonomic assessments and job demands analyses, work simulations, community rehabilitation, and case management. Eric is driven in his clinical practice to help promote maximum independence with clients by leveraging available assistive technology and innovative solutions to bridge gaps between functional ability, activity demands, and environmental affordances.
Claudia Maldonado, MScOT
Claudia Maldonado, MScOT
Professional Disability Practitioner
Claudia Maldonado completed her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta in 1999. Claudia worked in public health care in the Fraser Health Authority and Island Health for the next for 18 years in various areas including acute care, acute neurology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedics, and in two Intensive Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation Programs. In 2017, Claudia started working in private practice providing occupational therapy services and case management to individuals with a variety of health conditions. Claudia joined the coveted Neil Squire family in 2019 when an office was opened in Nanaimo. Claudia thrives in assisting clients independently return to various productivity roles through the use of assistive technology and ergonomics.
Alissa Roseman
Alissa Roseman, MScOT, OT
Occupational Therapist
Alissa Roseman completed her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy at McGill University in 2013. Alissa’s past occupational therapy experience includes working in public health care in a variety of settings, including acute care and mental health facilities, providing assessment, program development, specialized seating solutions, and other equipment to promote participation, function, and overall well-being. Through both her professional work as an occupational therapist and volunteer work in adaptive outdoor pursuits, Alissa has been consistently inspired by how ever-evolving assistive technology can break down barriers, enable independence, and empower clients to participate in meaningful activity.
Nikki Langdon
Nikki Langdon, BPas(Kin), RTWDM, RRP and CVP
Solutions Departmental Specialist / Regional Manager, Director of Consultation and Assessment
Nikki is the Regional Director for the Prairies and Northern Territories of the Neil Squire Society and has worked with people with disabilities for over 35 years in career development. Nikki holds a Bachelor’s degree with Great Distinction in Adapted Physical Activity Studies (Kinesiology) and has been awarded the YWCA Woman of Distinction award in Leadership and Management. She holds the Registered Rehabilitation Professional Certification from the Vocational Rehabilitation Society of Canada and the Certified Vocational Professional and Return to Work Disability Manager designations from the College of Vocational Professionals.
Nikki has also authored four books to date and continues to write and publish. She is also a keynote speaker about living with a disability and has spoken at many conferences.
Charles Levasseur
Charles Levasseur, ATACP, LSLD/ATLD, LDGC
Solutions Departmental Specialist / Regional Manager / Assistive Technology and Learning Disability Specialist / Spécialiste départemental des Solutions / Directeur Régional / Spécialiste en technologie d’assistance et en troubles d’apprentissage
Charles started at the Neil Squire Society in 2002 and since 2013 has developed the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education (NB) highly successful plan to increase Assistive Technology (AT) supports throughout the educational system. He also developed the AT Help Desk, a 24/7 technology help line for NB students. He is a bilingual Certified Assistive Technology Specialist (California State University, Northridge) with an Applied Learning Disability Specialist certification LSLD/ATLD (LDED) from Cambrian College in Ontario. He also holds a Diploma from CCNB-Edmundston, and has completed the Online Teacher/Trainer Certificate program from Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON. He came to the Neil Squire Society from the private sector in the information technology/e-learning industry as a Chief Technology Officer and holds various Microsoft certifications.
Harry Lew
Harry Lew, P.Eng., CUA
Solutions Departmental Specialist / Manager of Research and Development
Harry Lew joined the Neil Squire Society’s Research and Development Group in 1985 as an Electrical Engineer. He has over 26 years of experience in developing products for the unique needs of persons with disabilities using user centered design techniques. He also has experience in designing electronics devices from prototype to pre-production. As Manager of Research and Development, Harry is in charge of a robust engineering team that can develop specialized technology solutions for clients, all in house. He also is responsible for the development of new research and product initiatives in addition to creating and executing heuristic reviews and focus groups of products and services for accessibility and usability
Gemma Pollock
Gemma Pollock, MScOT, OT
Occupational Therapist
Gemma Pollock received her undergraduate degree in human kinetics from the University of British Columbia. Before entering the field of occupational therapy, she gained experience in customer service, administration, and program planning in the field of community recreation. In 2016 she completed a Masters’ of Science in Occupational Therapy from Queen’s University. Gemma enjoys using a client-centred approach to find solutions that enable clients to reach their goals and promote independence. Gemma’s past occupational therapy experience includes working in private practice, providing assessment, interventions, and case management for individuals with a variety of health conditions. She focuses on coaching and educating clients on self-management for daily activities, and how ergonomics and assistive technologies can assist with symptom management and achieving goals.
