Adaptive Technology – Page 3 – AT HelpDesk / Centre de dépannage TA

Augmentative technology, at least according to the North American definition of the word, is technology that is designed to augment the lives of able-bodied individuals. Of course, this technology is often adopted by assistive technology (AT) users, and when that happens, the technology would then be considered AT, as AT is defined as “any item,…

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…

Whether we’re ready for it or not, Virtual Reality (VR) is here. The technology is still in its infancy, but we’re already seeing some very interesting and unexpected applications for the technology. Of course, mega-corporations like Facebook, Google, Samsung, and Valve are all looking to claim their own piece of the proverbial pie, adding momentum…

Today we’re going to shed some light on one of our AT partners, Makers Making Change, and take a look at their newly re-designed website which can be found at www.makersmakingchange.com(new window). Makers Making Change is a Neil Squire Society initiative that allows AT users to connect with AT in a brand new way by…

A young man and a technician building the LipSync.

On May 30 2018, Neil Squire Society’s Makers Making Change hosted a LipSync build-a-thon at Moncton High School for the province’s Disability Awareness Week. The event was focused around building the LipSync, a piece of assistive technology designed to allow individuals to use their smartphones, tablets or computers without the use of their hands or…

Category: Adaptive Technology

Advancements in Augmentative Technology

Disability Professionals Workshop

Job Experiences in Virtual Reality

Spotlight on AT Partners: Makers Making Change

Moncton High School Build-a-thon