Category: Discussion

Why Using A.T. Isn’t Cheating

Posted on March 21, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, Discussion
A woman using an iPad.
Students and teachers are becoming increasingly comfortable with assistive technology in the class, and in many schools, AT is viewed as being a permanent fixture in the classroom environment. However, among some students, there is a perception that using AT is “cheating”, and this perception sometimes leads to AT abandonment. Of course, with any emerging…

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Disability Professionals Workshop

Posted on January 24, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, Discussion
The Makers Making Change logo.
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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What is Chrome OS?

Posted on January 10, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, Discussion
A Chromebook.
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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Distance Computer Comfort Training

Posted on January 03, 2019 by In Discussion, News
A smiling woman using a laptop with headphones.
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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