Curly Tail Pictures

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) [...]

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

I visited my friend and neighbour, Josh Vander Vies, one beautiful sunny day. He welcomed me (and my production assistant, El Apostol) into his home to film what is a regular Saturday for him and his family (Dalia Mykolaitiene, and her son, Karolis). It was an ordinary day all right, except that there’s nothing ordinary [...]

For Paul, Alison and Caroline, boccia is more than just a sport. It’s an escape from the real world, a way to nurture the competitive spirit and a chance to show the world what people with disabilities can do. “Let’s Play Boccia!” is about finding inner strength and living with dignity through many of life’s challenges and adversity.