Technology for Living

12/09/2025

🎙️ ATDev Podcast Featuring Ean Price

Ean Price joins the ATDev Podcast to talk about accessibility, innovation, and his work in assistive technology.

He also reflects on his recent travels to Dubai and shares insight into one of his latest innovations, a retractable suction straw designed to support greater independence.

Watch the full episode here:

In this episode of the ATDev Podcast, host welcomes Ean Price, an entrepreneur and assistive technology specialist. Ean shares his journey and th...

12/05/2025

Our adaptive gaming booth at Sunny Hill was such a joy to host 🎮✨

Kids, teens, and adults all had the chance to explore accessible ways to play, and it was wonderful seeing everyone so engaged.

If you know someone in BC with a physical disability who wants to get started with gaming, we’re here to help with equipment and support.

Learn more at https://www.technologyforliving.org/

12/03/2025

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities Dec 3rd, we’re raising funds for our Automatic Door project.

This project is important because not being able to open a door on your own can result in serious health and security consequences. We need your help to reach our goal of $38,000!

Please consider making a donation to our campaign. Every little bit helps, and we are so grateful for your support!



Read Mark’s story here:

https://tinyurl.com/ycykn4hr

12/02/2025

This , we are raising funds for our Automatic Door Opener Project.

For many of our members, not being able to open a door independently can lead to significant safety and health risks. Your support can help make their homes safer and more accessible.

We are working toward a goal of $38,000 to install additional automatic door openers, and we would be truly grateful for your contribution.

Every dollar makes a meaningful difference.

If you are able, please consider donating through the link below:

https://www.technologyforliving.org/donate/

Thank you very much for your generosity! 💙

12/01/2025

🗓️ Join Us Tomorrow for Peer Hub!

Our monthly online social group for people with physical disabilities is happening tomorrow at 2 PM!

Connect with peers, share experiences, and be part of a supportive community.

👉 Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/TFLPeerHub

📩 Email: peer@technologyforliving.org

11/24/2025

Tomorrow, November 25th, is the CKNW Kids’ Fund Pledge Day fundraiser, and Technology for Living is proud to support this important annual event that uplifts children and families across BC.

Let’s bring some hope and cheer to the end of 2025! Please visit www.cknwkidsfund.com/donate and give what you can to Pledge Day. Together we can change the lives of some very special children in BC living with physical, mental,
and social challenges.



11/24/2025

📣 Participant Call: UBC Research Study on Grief & Disability

The UBC Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy is conducting a research study exploring how people experience grief related to changes in their daily activities after acquiring a physical disability or chronic condition.

This emotional aspect of disability is often overlooked in rehabilitation, and the research team hopes to better understand and support individuals going through these changes.

They are looking for adults (19+ in BC) who:

Acquired a physical disability or chronic condition in the past 5 years.

Are experiencing changes in meaningful daily activities.

What to expect:

1–2 virtual or in-person interviews (60–90 minutes each)

Small honorarium provided

Learn more & apply:

🔗 Screening survey: http://bit.ly/4pJICzD

11/20/2025

First West Foundation is proud to provide grants through Envision Financial Community Fund.

Technology for Living is honoured to receive a 2025 Envision Financial Community Endowment grant. These funds will help provide assistive technology, including automatic door openers, to increase independence of BC residents with physical disabilities and facilitate innovative technology solutions to improve independence, and foster inclusiveness for people with physical disabilities.

Our partnership has already made a meaningful difference to our organization and the many citizens it serves, also to students who are inventing new solutions for people with disabilities.
https://www.bcit.ca/news/stories/simon-cox-student-design-2025/

“It was great to see everyone so engaged with the projects, asking thoughtful questions and offering valuable feedback. It was truly heartwarming to be part of. The event had a very strong sense of community, and it felt fulfilling to contribute something that benefits others and makes a positive difference in their lives.” Mitch Linley, BCIT Biomedical Engineering student.

Instagram:

Congratulations to BCIT Biomedical Engineering Technology students for their wins at the 10th annual Simon Cox Student Design Competition. The Simon Cox Student Design Competition, hosted by Technology for Living, is an annual event that invites post-secondary teams from across BC to showcase their....

11/18/2025

Real innovation begins with truly listening.

As part of Gore Mutual’s climate resilience series, we were honoured to have Ean share his insights alongside Arushi Raina and Tathagata Ray from the Praxis Spinal Cord Institute. One message stood out: the strongest climate solutions are built when the lived experiences, wisdom, and realities of those most affected are centred from the very start.

The conversation highlights that meaningful innovation isn’t about technology for technology’s sake — it’s about dignity, safety, and ensuring people can thrive as our climate changes.

The collaboration between TFL and Praxis Spinal Cord Institute shows what becomes possible when we bridge silos, integrate lived experience at every step, and place people—not systems—at the heart of innovation.

🎥 Watch the interview:

Real innovation starts with listening. As part of our Gore Mutual series, we had a recent conversation with Ean Price of Technology for Living (TFL) and Arus...

11/14/2025

✨ Happy National Philanthropy Day ✨

Today, we celebrate the generosity and compassion that make our mission possible. On behalf of Technology for Living, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our donors, supporters, and community partners. Your contributions directly support people with disabilities across British Columbia to live with greater independence, dignity, and connection.

Thank you for believing in our work and for helping us continue to remove barriers, innovate, and make meaningful change in the lives of our members. Your philanthropy strengthens our community every single day.

Thank you for your ongoing support, today and always.

11/13/2025

Save the date Dec 2nd, 2025

Technology for Living is proud to be participating in a global day of giving!

Our mission is to provide innovative technologies to increase the independence of people who experience physical barriers and we believe that GivingTuesday is a great way to further that mission. On this special day, we’re asking for your help to get the word out and to support our work.

Every act of kindness helps and we are so grateful for your support this !



11/07/2025

Indigenous Disability Awareness Month | November

At Technology for Living, we respectfully acknowledge November as Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, a time to recognize and honour Indigenous Peoples living with disabilities, their families, and their communities. This month reminds us of the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and culturally safe support for all community members.



We acknowledge the unique barriers Indigenous persons with disabilities may experience, and we remain committed to ongoing learning, listening, and meaningful participation in reconciliation. We value the guidance of Indigenous communities and continue to work toward relationships grounded in respect, collaboration, and shared responsibility in advancing equitable access to services.