Technology for Living

09/09/2025

Looking forward to this week’s Okanagan Chin Wag! Proud to support Accessible Okanagan and their amazing community gatherings. See you there tomorrow!

09/04/2025

Our Community Coordinator, Taylor Danielson, attended CURE SMA Canada’s annual conference in Vancouver this past month, an event held in recognition of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month. SMA is a genetic condition that affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to progressive muscle weakness.

At the conference, Taylor staffed a Technology for Living booth, sharing information about our programs and services with attendees. He also participated in two important panels:

Patient Gaps — where he spoke about inequitable access to SMA treatment in Canada.

Choosing a Career That’s Right for Me — where he shared his journey of finding the right fit at Technology for Living. His advice: find what you’re good at, leverage it, and keep improving through practice.

The conference brought together individuals, families, researchers, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing support and treatment options for the SMA community.

09/03/2025

We’re proud to partner with Praxis Spinal Cord Institute on this pilot, bringing innovative, climate-resilient solutions to support people with disabilities in BC!

Piloting a game-changing technology. Partnering with Technology for Living, Praxis is supporting two pilots in BC, testing a novel refrigerant-free, quiet, and compact cooling/heating system with no moving parts . This innovative solution from Mimic Systems is a major step toward creating a more climate-resilient and equitable future for people with disabilities.

Read our press release: https://praxisinstitute.org/pilot-novel-solid-state-cooling-and-heating-system-advancing-climate-resiliency-for-people-with-disabilities/

"This pilot project is a critical step forward for our SCI Climate Futures initiative," said Bill Barrable, CEO of Praxis Spinal Cord Institute. "The project signifies our dedication to advancing innovative, climate-resilient solutions that protect the health and safety of people with spinal cord injuries and others who are vulnerable to extreme heat. At the core of our mission is improving the lives of individuals living with SCI, especially for those most vulnerable to rising temperatures."

09/03/2025

Technology for Living is looking for board members. Our goal is to bring on candidates that are committed to serving and participating in the growth of our organization.

If you have experience in finance, public relations, marketing, government relations, fundraising, not-for-profit management, volunteer management, or risk management, it would be an asset but we’re willing to consider all candidates from different backgrounds and experiences.

Length of Term: 12 months
Average Time Commitment per Month: 5 hours

Qualifications: We are looking for volunteers who:

Are members – 51% of our Board are peers.
Non-members who support our mission are welcome to apply.
Have excellent organizational and people skills are a must.
Support the organizations goals and mission.

Applicants will be screened before being invited to attend meetings and stand for election by the general membership at the next Annual General Meeting September 18th, 2025.

During the screening process, you will be asked to speak briefly about your commitment to volunteerism and highlight the qualities you think would make an ideal director or committee chair.

If you are interested in exploring the possibility of joining us as a board member or committee chair, please contact our (Board Resource person) by September 11, 2025, at rharrison@technologyforliving.org.

09/02/2025

✨ Accessible Nature Connection: A Series of 6 Programs to Support Well-being ✨

Technology for Living is proud to partner with EcoWisdom and Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society to bring you this free virtual program series designed to support relaxation, connection, and holistic well-being.

Program Highlights:

Guided mindful exploration of the EcoWisdom Forest Preserve.
Adaptable mindfulness practices designed for diverse abilities and needs.
Opportunities to build supportive community connections.
Practical resources to encourage continued indoor and outdoor practice.

🗓 Saturdays: Sept 13 & 27, Oct 11 & 25, Nov 8 & 22
⏰1:00 – 2:30 PM Pacific (4–5:30 PM Eastern | 5–6:30 PM Atlantic)

📩 Email anwpc@ecowisdom.ca to register for free!

08/28/2025

✨ Connect with nature, nurture your well-being!

Join the EcoWisdom Accessible Nature Well-being Program on Tuesday, Sept 9th, 2025 from 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM at the beautiful Power to Be Prospect Lake Site, Victoria, BC.

Guided by certified nature & forest therapy guides, this free program invites you to experience accessible practices that reduce stress, ease pain, and foster connection with yourself, others, and nature.

🔗 Learn more & register here: https://ecowisdom.mykajabi.com/registration-for-vancouver-island-sep-9th-2025-anwp
Or email at: anwp@ecowisdom.ca

08/28/2025

Join us for our next Peer Hub session!

This month, we’re welcoming Keith Richards, RDSP & Financial Planning Specialist from Plan Institute, who will be sharing insights on Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs), a Canada-wide matched savings program that can help people with disabilities access up to $90,000 in grants and bonds.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore how an RDSP could benefit you or someone you know.

📅 Tues, September 2nd, 2025
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
🔗 More about Plan Institute: https://planinstitute.ca/
💻 Join on Zoom: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61568079044?pwd=hPuauLFn1teIG3L1w0Dy3YowsKd95y.1

08/27/2025

Join us for our 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM)!

🗓 Thursday, September 18, 2025
⏰ 6:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Virtual via Zoom

Register in advance at https://tinyurl.com/TFLAGM2025

✨ This year’s AGM will feature a special presentation from our Peer Team, highlighting collaborative initiatives, community engagement, and innovative projects from the past year.

For more info and required AGM documents, please visit www.technologyforliving.org

08/18/2025

🌞 Highlighting our Staff BBQ event 2025!

We had a great time connecting, enjoying delicious food, and spending quality time with our amazing staff and members. A big thank you to everyone who came out and contributed to making this day so special! Your energy and smiles truly made it memorable.

📸 Here are some snapshots from the day!

08/15/2025

Join us for Diverse Destinations, an online event where world travelers with physical disabilities share their experiences, travel tips, and practical advice. From navigating international journeys to discovering the beauty of British Columbia, their perspectives offer useful ideas for travelers of all kinds. This event series is proudly presented by Technology for Living and the Victoria Foundation.

Join us for Diverse Destinations, an online event where world travelers with physical disabilities share their experiences, travel tips, and practical advice...

08/14/2025

👓 Accessibility Meets Innovation!

In our latest episode of We Talk Tech, Ean and Wayne chat with Taylor Danielson, our Community Coordinator, about his firsthand experience with Apple Vision Pro and its accessibility features.

Watch now to learn how technology is breaking barriers!
https://youtu.be/2aRhRs_CIAo