Technology for Living

03/09/2026

🚀 Call for User Testers – Makers Making Change Blockly Project

We’re looking for a few more volunteers to help test the Blockly Project, which aims to make block-based coding more accessible for everyone.

Eligibility:

✔ Comfortable using a computer with a screen reader

✔ Ages 10+ (priority for youth under 18)

✔ Located in Canada

✔ Interested in block-based coding

This project is supported by Google.org and is helping improve accessibility in coding tools.

👉 Sign up today: https://www.makersmakingchange.com/blockly

03/09/2026

Technology for Living will be supporting EcoWisdom as they plan an in-person program for our members in the Lower Mainland this September/October. As always, the EcoWisdom Accessible Nature Wellbeing Program (ANWP) features peer-led and peer-run events designed for our members and the broader disability community.

In the meantime, while we look forward to the live session this fall, here is Kari speaking about nature therapy and honouring our TFL Peer Advisor, Nancy Lear.

Welcome to the first episode of this series, I'm so excited to share this conversation with you

03/08/2026

🌸 International Women’s Day 2026 – Give to Gain 🌸

Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day and the power of giving. The 2026 theme, “Give to Gain,” reminds us that when we share our time, knowledge, and support, we help create opportunities and advancement for women and girls everywhere.

At TFL, we see this every day. Empowerment grows when people share their expertise, collaborate, and support one another. Whether it’s through innovative assistive technology, mentorship, or community partnerships, giving our skills and time helps build a more inclusive world.

By uplifting women and girls, especially in technology, accessibility, and innovation, we all gain stronger communities, new ideas, and a more equitable future.

Today and every day, let’s give support, share knowledge, and create opportunities so everyone can thrive. 💜

03/06/2026

✨ Employee Appreciation Day 2026 ✨



Today, we celebrate the people who make our mission possible. At Technology for Living, our dedicated team works every day to support individuals with physical disabilities through innovative technology, respiratory services, and peer support that help people live more independently in their homes and communities.



From our Respiratory Therapists (RTs) and Biomeds to our peers and administrative staff, every member of our team plays an important role in building a more accessible and inclusive community.



On Employee Appreciation Day, we extend our sincere thanks to all of our staff for their compassion, expertise, and commitment. Your work truly makes a difference. 💙

03/06/2026

This week, our staff members Ace, Benson and Nicole attended the Rehab Equipment Expo at the Richmond Olympic Oval, where they hosted a TIL booth and connected with clinicians, allied health professionals, and industry partners from across the rehabilitation community. 🤝

The event provided a valuable opportunity to exchange insights, discuss assistive technology solutions, and engage with professionals dedicated to improving accessibility and independence for individuals living with disabilities.

Thank you to the organizers for hosting such a well-coordinated event, and to everyone who stopped by our booth to connect! ✨

03/04/2026

CPR + AED Training Day at TFL! ❤️

Last month, our staff participated in a comprehensive CPR + AED training class with Hardip from Life-Savers Consulting.

We had a CPR race to crown the official TFL CPR Champ as well. 🏆

Thank you to all staff members and our instructor for their engagement and commitment!

02/27/2026

Join us for upcoming TFL events!

Build community, share stories, and connect with peers next week, all virtual and open to you!

🔹 Peer Hub (Mar 3 @2 PM PST) – Special guest Monica Gartner shares her experience creating accessible home space + tips on funding & renovations 💬

👉 https://tinyurl.com/TFLPeerHub

🔹 Peers On Pages (Mar 5 @4 PM PST) – Monthly creative writing workshop📝 Come write with us, stories, essays, poetry, all welcome!

👉 https://tinyurl.com/TFLPeersOnPages

🔹 OHS Peer Meetings (Mar 7 @11 AM PST) – Online group for individuals living with OHS to connect, share experiences and support each other 🤝

👉 https://www.technologyforliving.org/ohs

See you there!

02/26/2026

Pink Shirt Day- February 25th, 2026!

At Technology for Living, Pink Shirt Day is a reminder that accessibility, inclusion, and kindness go hand in hand.

Pink Shirt Day began as a small act of solidarity and has grown into a powerful movement against bullying in schools, workplaces, and communities. It’s about standing up, speaking out, and showing up for one another.

As an organization rooted in supporting people with disabilities, we know that inclusion isn’t just a word, it’s an action. It’s creating spaces where everyone feels safe. Yesterday, we wore pink to reaffirm our commitment to building a community where diversity is celebrated and everyone belongs.

Let’s keep that spirit going, not just one day a year, but every day. 🩷

https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/

02/24/2026

🎙️ WE Talk Tech Archives | Accessibility, Innovation & Adaptive Sport

We’re revisiting a powerful WE Talk Tech conversation where Ean and Wayne sit down with Sean Marihugh from Microsoft to discuss building a career in tech as a person with a disability, advancing accessibility in gaming and software, and the impact of inclusive innovation.

In this episode, Sean shares his journey into the technology sector, his work supporting accessibility across products and partnerships, and his involvement with the Xbox Adaptive Controller, a game-changing advancement in inclusive design.

Beyond tech, the conversation explores adaptive skiing, mountain biking, sailing, and the importance of representation in leadership and sport. ⛷

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQjke17T40s

02/20/2026

✈️ We’re thrilled to announce that Air North, Yukon's Airline is supporting our 11th Simon Cox Student Design Competition!

Air North has generously donated a round-trip travel certificate for two (in-kind value of $800) to support our event.

This incredible contribution helps us celebrate and uplift the next generation of innovators designing technologies that increase independence and enhance quality of life for people living with physical disabilities.

Thank you, Air North, for helping us take innovation to new heights and for investing in students shaping the future of accessible technology. 💙

02/19/2026

Join us for Peers on Pages, a virtual creative writing workshop hosted by our OHS Community Advisor, Lasha Seniuk.

This welcoming, once-a-month writing group is a space to share your stories, whether through short paragraphs, essays, poetry, screenplays, or even emails. The creativity is yours. ✍️

🗓 Every 1st Thursday of the month at 4 PM!
✨The first session is scheduled for March 5th.
🔗Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/TFLPeersOnPages

Let’s tell our stories together. 🖊️📖

02/19/2026

🎥 An Introduction to Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP)

The Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) was established in the early 2000s to support individuals who wish to live independently in their communities while managing their respiratory care at home.

Operating as a not-for-profit program under Technology for Living (TFL) and fully funded by the Ministry of Health, PROP provides services and supports at no cost to members across British Columbia.

PROP follows a member-directed model of care, offering support such as annual home visits by respiratory therapists, phone and emergency troubleshooting, education, and access to respiratory equipment and supplies. All equipment is owned and maintained by PROP and loaned to members to ensure safety and reliability.

Learn more about PROP and the supports available by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4pKKXJ-OmQ