News & Stories
These stories celebrate the important individuals we serve, the journeys we take with school teams, and the benefits of the technology we provide.
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Asher – Rockin’ the Talker | Since receiving a NovaChat device, Asher has made remarkable progress and significantly improved his communication. | |
Bailey’s Communication with Proloquo4Text | Bailey is a bright and happy Grade 2 student at c̓əsqənelə Elementary in Maple Ridge (SD 42) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who shines as a member of her class. She has a wonderful team supporting her on her communication journey. | |
Sk’aadgaa Naay – An AAC Journey | At Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary in Haida Gwaii (SD50), classroom teacher Marcie and Educational Assistant (EA) Willow have embarked on a journey beginning in kindergarten and continuing in grade 1, to implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technology in the classroom, specifically utilizing iPads with TouchChat. | |
Thavi & Team | Meet Thavi, a bright and inquisitive grade 3 student in the Nanaimo School District who loves video games and space and is a whiz with technology. | |
Keirnan – Game On! | Keirnan is a grade nine student at Sa-Hali Secondary School in Kamloops. He has Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome (LNS), a rare metabolic disorder that often causes unpredictable behaviours, including uncontrollable self-injury and an inability to coordinate his muscle movements. | |
Inclusive Education in Action – A Classroom Story | SET-BC plays a pivotal role in enhancing the inclusivity of classrooms by providing school teams with invaluable resources. In one notable example, students in a grade 2 class were given the opportunity to engage in a reading activity centered on diverse modes of communication. | |
A Flourishing Partnership with Quesnel – Insights from SD28 Speech Language Pathologists | Quesnel School District (SD28) put in a request for SET-BC service to support numerous students for the September and January in-takes in the 2023-24 school year. We had the privilege of capturing the thoughts and reflections of the SLPs, who shared invaluable insights regarding the students’ growth since they received their technology. | |
Tom’s Voice Drives the Plan – A Journey on Seeking Assistive Technology Solutions | Meet Tom, an active and outgoing grade 7 student at Caulfeild Elementary in West Vancouver. Tom is legally blind, has cerebral palsy and has some hearing loss. Last year, Tom worked with a dedicated school team including Emily, Linda and Moray – his resource teacher, his TSVI and OT, respectively. | |
Ryanna Finds Her Voice | Meet Ryanna! A bright and creative Grade 5 student in the Okanagan-Similkameen School District, Ryanna loves animals, stuffed animals, toys, books, and ripping paper. Last school year, she received an iPad with TouchChat and Clicker Writer for her communication and literacy support. |