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
Asher – Rockin’ the Talker
Since receiving a NovaChat device, Asher has made remarkable progress and significantly improved his communication.
A girl pointing on a tablet screen in a classroom; woman holding the tablet
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 and Team
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
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.
SET-BC SLP interviewing two other SLPs from SD28
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.
Student using a cloverbook in the classroom
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.    
Two students in the classroom looking at an iPad with TouchChat software
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.