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Engineering students show off innovation in Regina

Tanner Hunt and his partners created a machine which provides calming pressure for people with autism spectrum disorder. Tanner Hunt (right) and partner with their "therapeutic deep pressure apparatus for people with autism spectrum disorder." Photo by CJME's Lisa Schick. "Blain Bosley with Winston Knoll Collegiate approached the Tetra society with a project: he wanted […]

TalkBox DIY (do-it-yourself)

TalkBox is a low-cost Speech Generating Device (SGD) that helps individuals communicate and engage in social interactions. With the collaboration of the Lassonde Professor Melanie Baljko and Devices 4 Disabilities we were  able to create this wonderful device. We are currently still creating them and taking innovating ideas about other devices. Join us and become an innovator in […]

The Participation and Quality of Life (PAR-QoL) Project

A Canadian researcher is available to answer questions about spinal cord injury (SCI) and quality of life research or other related research. SPOTLIGHT ON DR. JAIMIE BORISOFF The PAR-QoL team is proud to present an expert spotlight event with Dr. Jaimie Borisoff is a Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation Engineering Design at the Bristish Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) […]

Devices 4 Disabilities Student Club

Welcome to the Devices 4 Disabilities Student Club.  This student club is an official student chapter of the Tetra Society of North America. Our club's activities are part of the Tetra's "Youth in Transition" project, which involves students at nine colleges and universities in the Greater Toronto Area and the Peel region.  As participants in […]