Neil Squire Society
@neilsquiresociety.bsky.social
We use technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with #disabilities. Our programs include: @makersmakingchange.bsky.social.
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No matter your disability, you likely face barriers in everyday life. At Neil Squire, we break down barriers by helping you access employment, technology and the tools you need to live your life to the fullest.
Visit neilsquire.ca or call us toll free at 1-877-673-4636
Visit neilsquire.ca or call us toll free at 1-877-673-4636
With the encouragement from our Creative Employment Options team to go out and network, Zainab was able to find a few positions through her connections that fit her needs.
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#NeilSquire #CreativeEmploymentOptions #Employment #Disability
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#NeilSquire #CreativeEmploymentOptions #Employment #Disability
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
With the encouragement from our Creative Employment Options team to go out and network, Zainab was able to find a few positions through her connections that fit her needs.
Read more: buff.ly/oTNRyZ8
#NeilSquire #CreativeEmploymentOptions #Employment #Disability
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#NeilSquire #CreativeEmploymentOptions #Employment #Disability
Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer le Sommet TA, un événement de deux jours mettant en valeur l'excellence, l'innovation et des partenariats valorisants en technologie d'assistance. Elle se déroule du 18 au 19 février 2026 à Moncton, au Nouveau-Brunswick.
Inscrivez-vous maintenant: www.atsummit.ca
Inscrivez-vous maintenant: www.atsummit.ca
December 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer le Sommet TA, un événement de deux jours mettant en valeur l'excellence, l'innovation et des partenariats valorisants en technologie d'assistance. Elle se déroule du 18 au 19 février 2026 à Moncton, au Nouveau-Brunswick.
Inscrivez-vous maintenant: www.atsummit.ca
Inscrivez-vous maintenant: www.atsummit.ca
Tis the season at our Prairie Regional Office in Regina!
December 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Tis the season at our Prairie Regional Office in Regina!
Through #WorkBCATS, Carmen received a computer chair, desk, mouse, keyboard, and monitor mounts.
“I have found much less pain and increased stamina from having my new equipment. This has helped immensely with my [employment] training.”
“I have found much less pain and increased stamina from having my new equipment. This has helped immensely with my [employment] training.”
“I have found much less pain and increased stamina from having my new equipment. This has helped immensely with my [employment] training,” Carmen shares. “I would definitely recommend Assistive Technology Services. They have been a game changer for me.” #WorkBCATS
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December 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Through #WorkBCATS, Carmen received a computer chair, desk, mouse, keyboard, and monitor mounts.
“I have found much less pain and increased stamina from having my new equipment. This has helped immensely with my [employment] training.”
“I have found much less pain and increased stamina from having my new equipment. This has helped immensely with my [employment] training.”
We're excited to announce the AT Summit, a two-day event showcasing excellence, innovation, and impactful partnerships in Assistive Technology. It takes place from February 18-19, 2026 in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Learn more and register: www.atsummit.ca
Learn more and register: www.atsummit.ca
December 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We're excited to announce the AT Summit, a two-day event showcasing excellence, innovation, and impactful partnerships in Assistive Technology. It takes place from February 18-19, 2026 in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Learn more and register: www.atsummit.ca
Learn more and register: www.atsummit.ca
With the help of our CEO program, Sydney found a role with a non-profit organization that provides funding for artists with disabilities.
“I have actually been really enjoying the job,” they share. “I feel like it fits well with my personality as well as what I believe in.”
Read: buff.ly/viE4OOo
“I have actually been really enjoying the job,” they share. “I feel like it fits well with my personality as well as what I believe in.”
Read: buff.ly/viE4OOo
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
With the help of our CEO program, Sydney found a role with a non-profit organization that provides funding for artists with disabilities.
“I have actually been really enjoying the job,” they share. “I feel like it fits well with my personality as well as what I believe in.”
Read: buff.ly/viE4OOo
“I have actually been really enjoying the job,” they share. “I feel like it fits well with my personality as well as what I believe in.”
Read: buff.ly/viE4OOo
#TechTuesday: Our AT Help Desk team looks at Clicker, an accessible word processor that provides students with a variety of helpful features that are designed to make writing feel more achievable.
Read more: buff.ly/8d8feKC
#NeilSquire #ATHelpDesk #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalLiteracy
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#NeilSquire #ATHelpDesk #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalLiteracy
December 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#TechTuesday: Our AT Help Desk team looks at Clicker, an accessible word processor that provides students with a variety of helpful features that are designed to make writing feel more achievable.
Read more: buff.ly/8d8feKC
#NeilSquire #ATHelpDesk #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalLiteracy
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#NeilSquire #ATHelpDesk #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalLiteracy
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Thank you to everyone who came out to our Open House at our Nanaimo Office on Thursday. We had many great conversations with members of the community, and we were honoured to have Mayor Leonard Krog in attendance (pictured with Occupational Therapist Alissa Roseman in photo 2).
December 15, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Open House at our Nanaimo Office on Thursday. We had many great conversations with members of the community, and we were honoured to have Mayor Leonard Krog in attendance (pictured with Occupational Therapist Alissa Roseman in photo 2).
Do you live in the Lower Mainland and have an old laptop you no longer use? Donate it!
Our Computer Refurbishing program provides donated computers to people with disabilities who otherwise would not have the means to buy one themselves.
Donate today: buff.ly/SSJMoDh
Our Computer Refurbishing program provides donated computers to people with disabilities who otherwise would not have the means to buy one themselves.
Donate today: buff.ly/SSJMoDh
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Do you live in the Lower Mainland and have an old laptop you no longer use? Donate it!
Our Computer Refurbishing program provides donated computers to people with disabilities who otherwise would not have the means to buy one themselves.
Donate today: buff.ly/SSJMoDh
Our Computer Refurbishing program provides donated computers to people with disabilities who otherwise would not have the means to buy one themselves.
Donate today: buff.ly/SSJMoDh
After our post yesterday about the “I Have a Voice” cassette, our namesake Neil Squire's family reached out with a photo of Neil's personal cassette collection from back in the day. #FlashbackFriday
December 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
After our post yesterday about the “I Have a Voice” cassette, our namesake Neil Squire's family reached out with a photo of Neil's personal cassette collection from back in the day. #FlashbackFriday
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Help make play accessible this holiday season! Donate to #HackingToHolidays to give the gift of play to kids with disabilities across Canada. Just $5 can provide the parts for a toy hack, while $60 gives us everything included to provide an adapted toy to a child.
Donate: buff.ly/hIGqhe1
Donate: buff.ly/hIGqhe1
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Help make play accessible this holiday season! Donate to #HackingToHolidays to give the gift of play to kids with disabilities across Canada. Just $5 can provide the parts for a toy hack, while $60 gives us everything included to provide an adapted toy to a child.
Donate: buff.ly/hIGqhe1
Donate: buff.ly/hIGqhe1
Happy Holidays from our Prairie Region team!
This year, we are all our favourite toys from childhood. Can you guess who is who, and what the favourite toy was?
This year, we are all our favourite toys from childhood. Can you guess who is who, and what the favourite toy was?
December 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Happy Holidays from our Prairie Region team!
This year, we are all our favourite toys from childhood. Can you guess who is who, and what the favourite toy was?
This year, we are all our favourite toys from childhood. Can you guess who is who, and what the favourite toy was?
“I received bilateral hearing aids,” Lorna says. “The Assistive Technology [Services] program has helped me with acquiring funding as I would not be able to afford them on my own.” #WorkBCATS
“My hearing aids have made a huge impact on how well I am able to keep up and track conversations, my ability to communicate with patients and staff, and [they] have helped me keep up with the day-to-day tasks.” #WorkBCATS
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Read more: buff.ly/LjG6Mhy
December 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“I received bilateral hearing aids,” Lorna says. “The Assistive Technology [Services] program has helped me with acquiring funding as I would not be able to afford them on my own.” #WorkBCATS
The Vancouver Guardian interviewed our Director of Innovation Chad Leaman about our organization, assistive technology, and our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign.
Charitable Choices: Chad Leaman of the Neil Squire Society
Chad Leaman of the Neil Squire Society leads assistive-technology initiatives that empower Canadians with disabilities.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The Vancouver Guardian interviewed our Director of Innovation Chad Leaman about our organization, assistive technology, and our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign.
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services is hosting an in-person Lunch and Learn on December 18th at our Burnaby Office.
We've got an in-person lunch & learn on Dec 18! Join Nate Toevs at our Burnaby office for a session on assistive technology, ergonomics, & services available to people who have work-related barriers due to a disability or functional limitation. And lunch is on us!
Register: www.tfaforms.com/5165772
Register: www.tfaforms.com/5165772
December 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services is hosting an in-person Lunch and Learn on December 18th at our Burnaby Office.
On Friday, our @makersmakingchange.bsky.social program hosted our Burnaby Creative Employment Options team for a device build. A great example of collaboration across our organization. The adapted toys and switches will be donated to families and clinicians as part of #HackingForTheHolidays.
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On Friday, our @makersmakingchange.bsky.social program hosted our Burnaby Creative Employment Options team for a device build. A great example of collaboration across our organization. The adapted toys and switches will be donated to families and clinicians as part of #HackingForTheHolidays.
#TechTuesday: On the latest episode of our AT Help Desk podcast, “We Have Solutions,” Seaver and Nakia explore a variety of stress reduction and productivity apps including Blitzit, Otter.ai, and Huxe.
Listen: buff.ly/QsnskRU
Listen: buff.ly/QsnskRU
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#TechTuesday: On the latest episode of our AT Help Desk podcast, “We Have Solutions,” Seaver and Nakia explore a variety of stress reduction and productivity apps including Blitzit, Otter.ai, and Huxe.
Listen: buff.ly/QsnskRU
Listen: buff.ly/QsnskRU
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On Thursday, we had a great time adapting toys with @aircanada.bsky.social staff. The Air Canada Foundation has been a huge supporter of our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign, having donated $30,000 to help make play accessible for kids with disabilities. We are incredibly grateful for their support.
December 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
On Thursday, we had a great time adapting toys with @aircanada.bsky.social staff. The Air Canada Foundation has been a huge supporter of our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign, having donated $30,000 to help make play accessible for kids with disabilities. We are incredibly grateful for their support.
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Our Nanaimo Team gathered yesterday for a holiday lunch, sharing laughter, stories, and plenty of festive cheer.
#WorkBCATS #Collaboration #HolidaySeason #CommunityImpact #TeamCelebration #Gratitude #Nanaimo
#WorkBCATS #Collaboration #HolidaySeason #CommunityImpact #TeamCelebration #Gratitude #Nanaimo
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our Nanaimo Team gathered yesterday for a holiday lunch, sharing laughter, stories, and plenty of festive cheer.
#WorkBCATS #Collaboration #HolidaySeason #CommunityImpact #TeamCelebration #Gratitude #Nanaimo
#WorkBCATS #Collaboration #HolidaySeason #CommunityImpact #TeamCelebration #Gratitude #Nanaimo
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For #IVD2025, we wanted to share a great story on Dante, a Clubs That Care youth leader, who teamed up with his alma mater, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), to host a #HackingForTheHolidays build event, making 150 low profile switches.
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Read: buff.ly/vr98Fn4
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
For #IVD2025, we wanted to share a great story on Dante, a Clubs That Care youth leader, who teamed up with his alma mater, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), to host a #HackingForTheHolidays build event, making 150 low profile switches.
Read: buff.ly/vr98Fn4
Read: buff.ly/vr98Fn4
Today is International Volunteer Day! We owe a huge thank you to all of our volunteers —our tutors, makers, computer technicians, and more — who truly make a difference in the lives of Canadians with disabilities. We couldn't do it without you! #IVD2025
December 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Today is International Volunteer Day! We owe a huge thank you to all of our volunteers —our tutors, makers, computer technicians, and more — who truly make a difference in the lives of Canadians with disabilities. We couldn't do it without you! #IVD2025
Happy birthday to our Employer Outreach Developer Nate Toevs!
December 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Happy birthday to our Employer Outreach Developer Nate Toevs!
Today, we had our annual holiday lunch at our Burnaby Head Office. Great eats and a great time connecting with each other and sharing a few laughs.
December 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Today, we had our annual holiday lunch at our Burnaby Head Office. Great eats and a great time connecting with each other and sharing a few laughs.
Our Regional Director, Cheryl Colmer, was pleased to attend a United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities reception in Ottawa yesterday, hosted by The Honourable Patty Hajdu.
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#NeilSquire #IDPD #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #IDPD2025
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#NeilSquire #IDPD #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #IDPD2025
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our Regional Director, Cheryl Colmer, was pleased to attend a United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities reception in Ottawa yesterday, hosted by The Honourable Patty Hajdu.
Read more: buff.ly/6Z3VK0s
#NeilSquire #IDPD #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #IDPD2025
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#NeilSquire #IDPD #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #IDPD2025
“Since receiving employment-related disability supports through the Assistive Technology Services program, my ability to communicate and engage with clients and colleagues has improved significantly.” #WorkBCATS
“[It’s] made me feel more capable and included in the workplace,” Kathy says of new hearing aids received through #WorkBCATS. “I feel more confident, engaged, and able to contribute to my team.”
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December 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“Since receiving employment-related disability supports through the Assistive Technology Services program, my ability to communicate and engage with clients and colleagues has improved significantly.” #WorkBCATS