Category: News

UN Day for Persons with Disabilities LipSync Buildathon

Posted on September 18, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, Mobility, News
Two people working on a LipSync device
On December 3rd, Makers Making Change will be hosting a LipSync Buildathon in Fredericton, an event that will have community members building an assistive device, the LipSync. The LipSync is a mouth controlled input device, or mouse, which enables people with little or no hand movement to operate a touchscreen device, tablet, laptop or desktop…

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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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First Annual Acadia Build-a-thon

Posted on March 21, 2018 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, News
An engineer helping a student build a lipsync
Today we sit down with Courtney Cameron, a Halifax-based Assistive Technology Specialist with Neil Squire Society, and get the inside scoop on Acadia University’s first annual build-a-thon featuring the LipSync device. How did this event come together? Acadia University’s Accessibility Services approached me for help in facilitating the University’s first official accessibility week. I was…

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LipSync Update Part 3

Posted on January 16, 2018 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, News
A man building a LipSync device
This is part 3 of 3 of our LipSync Update series. In this last update, we conclude our interview with Neil Squire Society’s Director of Innovation, Chad Leaman. To read part 1, click here(new window). To read part 2, click here(new window). Q. How has the LipSync’s hardware evolved since its introduction? How about software?…

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LipSync Update Part 2

Posted on January 09, 2018 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, News
A LipSync device
This is part 2 of a 3 part series that explores the LipSync device. To read part 1, click here(new window). In this edition, we interview Chad Leaman, Director of Innovation at Neil Squire Society, for the inside scoop on the LipSync. Q. Can you describe the reception that the LipSync has gotten over the…

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