| EATI - the Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative is the first program of the BCPSN - BC Personal Supports Network . The Kinsmen Foundation of B.C. and Yukon was instrumental in organizing over 50 different groups which help the disabled in British Columbia into one group the BCPSN. |
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Some of the clients of EATI |
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Laurie just received her GPS Trekker through EATI. She is one step closer to greater independence and full participation within her community in Keremeos. Click here to see video. |
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Rachel is a volunteer at Science World in Vancouver. She has applied for a power wheelchair from EATI to be more independent and effective at her job. Click here to see video. |
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Richard, who has Multiple Sclerosis, received EATI funding to have hand controls installed in his vehicle, as well as receive training on how to operate them. Click here to see video. |
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Donna received funding from EATI to purchase some much needed assistive devices. She is now able to go back to school and live more independently despite the loss of her sight. Click here to see video. |
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Shervin, a former broadcast journalist, is a recipient of assistive technology through EATI. He used the equipment he was awarded to write his first children's story. Click here to see video. |
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Jean just received her power chair from EATI. She's now experiencing greater freedom and independence. Click here to see video. |
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Clients of the Keremeos Community Day Program are EATI recipients. They are now learning to use their laptops, iPads, GPS and Intel Readers for possible work and volunteer purposes...Click here to see video. |
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Heather received assistive devices from EATI. These tools allow her to be more productive and efficient in her volunteer work . She is confident they will also lead to possible employment in the near future. Click here to see video. |
