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Accessible Technology

Eligibility

  • You live in Canada and have a disability.
  • You own a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or computer.
  • You need training and support on how to use your device’s accessibility features.
  • You are looking for recommendations on assistive technology, including apps, software, and hardware for your mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or computer.
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Learn Accessible Technology

This program, in collaboration with TELUS Tech for Good, provides personalized support on how to set up and use assistive and accessible technology on your devices.  

What to Expect

A comprehensive assessment

A virtual assessment to understand your needs and offer customized support.

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Personalized recommendations

Personalized recommendations and training on how to set up and use assistive technology, specialized applications, and accessibility features on your devices.

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1:1 support

Access to experts with specialized knowledge about accessible and assistive technologies for mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and computers.

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Group workshops and webinars

We collaborate with local organizations such as libraries, community centers, and school boards, to develop and offer a variety of workshops and webinars on a range of digital accessibility topics.

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Appointment-free drop-in sessions

We offer drop-in sessions every Thursday to explore assistive technology solutions, as well as general information and inquiries. (More information below.)

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Overcome barriers

Training designed to help you overcome barriers to digital accessibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Accessible Technology

Anyone with a disability may benefit from assistive or accessible technology. Please see below for examples.

  • Physical and motor barriers – individuals can benefit from learning how to navigate their device with their voice, alternative gestures, or external items such as switches, etc.
  • Speech, cognitive, and mental health barriers – individuals within these categories can benefit from using specialized apps for setting reminders of ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living), health management apps, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) apps, etc.
  • Hearing impairments – individuals can benefit from on-demand ASL interpretation apps, captions and transcripts, connect and manage their hearing aids, use of amplification devices, etc.
  • Vision impairments – individuals can benefit from using speech to text, magnification and zoom settings, switch access, etc.
  • You live in Canada.
  • You own a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or computer and have a disability.
  • You require training and support on how to use your device’s accessibility features.
  • You are looking for recommendations on assistive technology, including apps, software and hardware for your mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or computer.

Complete the online registration form for Accessible Technology.

  • Once the application is received, you will be contacted within 3 business days to schedule an intake. It may take up to 2 weeks to schedule this depending on the current case load of staff.
  • There currently is not a waitlist for the training, however, this could change.

The duration of the training varies depending on the learning needs as well as the complexity of your accessibility needs. Services may last as long as 5 months or as short as 1 session.

We have access to a small number of loaner tablets that individuals can borrow in order to participate in training. Our Assistive Technology team can request these for individuals once the intake is completed.

Our Assistive Technology Specialists are a group of compassionate and patient individuals who work with you at your pace to achieve your goals.

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Join our Accessible Technology Drop-In Sessions!

Whether you’re new to assistive tech, looking for a device recommendation, or just have a quick question, this informal session will offer guidance and support. Explore tools and devices designed to improve accessibility and independence and get personalized help from our knowledgeable Assistive Technology Specialists.

No appointment needed — just drop in and discover how assistive technology can empower you!
Our drop-in sessions take place every Thursday at 1:00 PM ET, with each week dedicated to exploring assistive technology solutions tailored to specific accessibility challenges as well as general information and inquiries, including:
  • Hearing impairments
  • Vision impairments
  • Cognitive impairments
  • Physical impairments
Join the next drop-in session Click here to join the drop-in session on Thursday at 1 pm ET.

Service User Testimonials and Stories

Hear about the impact of Accessible Technology training on our clients.

“The Assistive Technology Specialist tailored the program for my particular health condition. Her understanding of my condition was pivotal to my learning how to use technology to improve my everyday life.”

Accessible Technology Participant

“The Assistive Technology Specialist taught me how to use voice activated navigation to guide me to out-of-town medical appointments. She also taught me how to make voice memos of medical recommendations, calendar my medical appointments, and set reminders for medications. I feel more socially connected.”

Accessible Technology Participant

Service User Story: How Accessible Technology training helped Rebekah

Service User Story: How Accessible Technology training helped Allison

Our Collaborators

Funding from collaborators enables us to offer barrier-free, industry-relevant training, mentorship, and employment support.

CIBC Foundation
Digital
Microsoft