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A summer’s day in Summerland

A summer’s day in Summerland

While it felt like an unusually short summer in B.C., we did have some beautiful summer days. One such day was when my friend and cinematographer, Jennifer Lee and I, went to Summerland for a video shoot. We went to interview and film JoAnn Brekkaas, a long-time client of the Technology for Independent Living (TIL) [...]

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TIL 40th Anniversary

TIL 40th Anniversary

Technology for Independent Living (TIL) celebrates 40 years of independence in British Columbia.

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Assistive Technology for Heather

Assistive Technology for Heather

Heather Walkus received assistive devices from the Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative (EATI). These tools allow her to be more productive and efficient in all the volunteer work she does in her community. She is confident they will also lead to possible employment in the near future.

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Assistive Technology for Richard

Assistive Technology for Richard

Richard is a recipient of government funding through the Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative (EATI). This funding allowed him to have the necessary hand controls installed in his vehicle, as well as receive training on how to operate them. Richard is living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) that has quite significantly limited the use of his legs over the last 10 years.

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EATI at Work!

EATI at Work!

Clients of the Keremeos Community Day Program are recipients of the Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative (EATI). They are now learning to use their laptops, iPads, GPS and Intel Readers for possible work and volunteer purposes… another step closer to independence!

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Assistive Technology for Laurie

Assistive Technology for Laurie

Laurie just received her GPS Trekker through the Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative (EATI) funded by the federal and provincial governments of Canada. She is one step closer to greater independence and full participation within her community in Keremeos.

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Assistive Technology for Rachel

Assistive Technology for Rachel

Rachel is a volunteer at Science World in Vancouver. She applied for a power wheelchair from the Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative (EATI) to be more independent and effective at her job.

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Restore Assistive Technology

Restore Assistive Technology

Lilo received assistance through the Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative (EATI) to purchase much needed devices that will allow her to participate more actively in the workforce.

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Back in Motion

Back in Motion

Motion Specialties provides innovative solutions to people with limited mobility. Once clients make a decision to work with Motion Specialties, they embark on a very special journey to get their lives “Back in Motion.”

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Lights, Camera… MOTION!

2011 kicked off to a great start for Curly Tail Pictures. We were commissioned to do a promotional video for a company called Motion Specialties BC. Motion Specialties BC provides innovative solutions to people with limited mobility. They have everything from wheelchairs to van conversions, scooters to stair lifts, custom-made for people of all shapes, [...]

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