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For this week’s e-bulletin, Nakia is going to look at some best practices and accessibility features for Android users with visual impairments. Most of the emphasis will be put on the built-in features, but we will also look at some supplementary features and apps. As the title suggests, this e-bulletin will look exclusively at the…

Makers Making Change(new window) (a division of the Neil Squire Society) is hosting a free workshop series designed to connect makers to people with disabilities who need assistive technology. These workshops have already seen success across Canada, and now, Makers Making Change is setting its sights on New Brunswick. What They Do Makers Making Change…

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Best Buy Canada is offering tech grants to Canadian public schools for students within any grade range from kindergarten to grade 12. These grants are designed to provide students with the latest in technology (and assistive technology), encouraging and empowering them to reach their maximum potential during the primary, secondary and even post-secondary years. The…

Chromebooks(new window) are small, inexpensive notebooks (laptops) that come pre-loaded with Chrome’s very own OS (Operating System). These machines are known for their speed, simplicity, and reliability, and with the many accessibility features that are now available for download via Chrome browser, these devices are now carving their own path among the many new AT…

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Are you someone with a physical or sensory disability who would like to learn more about technology from the comfort of your own home? Are you interested in learning more about how to use your computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Introducing: Distance Computer Comfort Training The Neil Squire Society now offers remote technology training from…

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Accessible Android Setup: Best Practices and Features

Disability Professionals Workshop

The Best Buy Tech Grant

What is Chrome OS?

Distance Computer Comfort Training