Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd.

05/07/2026

Cosmo is an awful lot of fun and is great for education, exercise and music! They're holding a webinar to prove it!

We don’t need to simplify classical music.
We need better ways into it.

In collab with
This masterclass will show you how to:
• keep the integrity of the music
• while making it fully participatory through multisensory approaches
• for every learner in the room

In collaboration with
Thursday May 14th | 4:00 pm Uk time
Join Masterclass via the link in our bio/stories
Tags



BBC Teach • classical music • accessible learning • SpecialEducation • autism education • multisensory classroom • inclusive music • LearningThroughMusic • Neurodiversity

04/24/2026

With Centre for Equitable Library Access - CELA – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 No idea what this means, but I'll take it!

04/23/2026

Hanging out with Centre for Equitable Library Access - CELA and NNELS at the BC library conference. Reading is for everyone!!

04/01/2026

We are incredibly proud to introduce SkinBraille a new tactile tattoo system.

SkinBraille uses sub-dermal silicon beads to produce permanent Braille dots on nearly any part of the body. They are compatible with conventional tattoos for a true 3D piece of art on your body.

Sessions typically take a half hour to several hours depending on the amount of Braille being implanted.

Customer reviews:

"SkinBraille is amazing! I went to watch a friend having it done and the results were incredible although the police were called because of the screaming."

"I've never been in such pain! I was going to get the Lord's Prayer on my back, but I had to stop immediately so now I just have the word My on my back for no good reason."

Visitors to our Vancouver office can now schedule a SkinBraille session with Greg in a mostly hygienic environment.

02/04/2026

Happy White Cane Week!

This week, we’re celebrating independence, navigation, and the power of the white cane. The cane is your engine for independence, but what happens when the engine needs a tune-up?

Well, did you know that Canadian Assistive Technology is your one-stop shop for Sales AND Repairs.

You don't need to buy a brand new cane just because a cord snapped or a tip wore down. We offer full repair services to keep your trusted cane on the road (and off the shelf).

Don't let a broken cane slow you down. Drop by or contact us to get your gear back in top shape! Or if you do need a new one, we have got you covered as well! Find us at www.canasstech.com or drop into the office at #106-828 W 8th Ave in Vancouver!

Check out what we are bantering about on this week's AT Banter: In honor of White Cane Week, we’re chatting with Mellyssa Lyght from Ambutech! They are one of the biggest names in mobility, and we get the inside scoop on everything from their shock-absorbing "No-Jab" canes to how they build custom "Hi-Lite" canes in every color of the rainbow! Check it out at www.atbanter.com or whereever you listen to podcasts!

01/30/2026

‼️ There is a common misconception out there that we’d like to clear up: Braille isn’t a language.

It’s a tactile method of communication!

Just as the printed alphabet isn't a language itself (it’s just a way to write languages like English or French), Braille is a code that allows people to read and write through touch. While the essential structure remains the same, the code varies by language!

Now you know!

Image Description: On a background of braille dots, a yellow brushstroke reads: “Braille isn’t a language. It’s a tactile method of communication”.

01/04/2026

Happy World Braille Day!

Yes, we’re celebrating bumpy paper—and yes, it’s a touchy subject.

To help celebrate, we've recorded a special episode of our AT Banter Podcast where Rob and Steve are joined by Braille super-champions Shawn Marsolais, Jen Jesso, and Riane LaPaire to tackle a big question:

If Braille is literacy… why is access still so uneven in 2026?

This episode gets real and there’s advocacy, laughter, a few spicy takes, and at least one strong opinion about throwing “bumpy paper” at politicians!

Give it a listen, share it far and wide, and help us say it louder for the folks in the back:
BRAILLE. IS. LITERACY.

Listen Now:
https://atbanter.com/2026/01/04/at-banter-episode-449-a-bumpy-ride-world-braille-day-2026/

12/06/2025

This goes beyond bad timing. This is cruel.

12/05/2025

Cary Base lowers stress for everyone who helps care for a forgetful loved one, not to mention the loved one themselves.

12/02/2025

A great organization and a great cause!

It's Giving Tuesday and today your gift will be DOUBLED!

Thanks to Ventana Construction Vancouver, every donation today will be matched up to $10,000 to support Blind Beginnings’ Early Intervention Program — helping children who are blind or partially sighted build confidence, sensory skills, mobility, and independence in their earliest years (birth to age five).

All proceeds today go directly to Early Intervention. Your $50 becomes $100. Your $100 becomes $200. And every dollar helps a child take their very first steps toward independence.

Please consider making a Giving Tuesday gift today and doubling your impact for BC children and families.

Donate to the match here:
https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/donate

Learn more about Early Intervention and the impact you are having here:
https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/giving-tuesday-2025

Together, we can help BC children who are blind and low vision discover their limitless potential.

11/19/2025

If you have an interest in tactile graphics, you won't want to miss this week's episode of AT Banter!

Ready to get your hands on some art? In this episode of AT Banter, we’re joined by tactile graphics gurus Chancey Fleet and Marco Salsiccia, who are on a mission to prove that “drawing in the dark” is not only possible but downright fun! Discover how blind and low vision creators are hacking the world of SVG coding, conquering “image poverty,” and using everything from 3D printers to… silicone placemats? (Spoiler: Yes, you can make tactile art with your leftover kitchen supplies.) Don’t miss this episode where we explore the joys, laughs, and occasional creative chaos of making graphics accessible to all.
Listen now:
https://atbanter.com/2025/11/19/at-banter-episode-444-getting-a-feel-for-art-with-blindsvg/