CanAssist

University of Victoria

Together we CanAssist.

Employment and home business


  • Accessible Filing Cabinet

    This filing cabinet, which sits horizontally and has vertical slots for files, is at just the right height for someone who uses a wheelchair.

  • Accessible Paper Shredder

    CanAssist developed an attachment for a paper shredder that enables a young man to perform his favorite job.

  • Adapted Drill Press

    A large, easy-grip handle was added to a drill press to make adjusting the height of the machine's working surface easier.

  • Adapted Shop Vac

    Two customized handles were added to the wand of a shop vac, making clean up much easier for a client with dexterity challenges.

  • Automated Stamper

    A teenager with her own business receives a device that increases her involvement in creating her beautiful greeting cards.

  • Flexible Cell Phone Mount

    We developed a device that attaches to a wheelchair and holds a cell phone securely in place to make dialing easier.

  • Modified Carving Tool

    We adapted an electric chisel for a professional stone carver. The modifications make gripping the chisel much easier.

  • Polecam Power Chair

    This unique technology gives disabled videographers the ability to shoot footage while in motion.

  • Portable Document Stand

    A document stand designed for a professional speaker attaches easily to his wheelchair. The stand is both portable and adjustable.

  • Stone Carving Vise

    We created a vise for a professional sculptor that holds pieces of stone securely. The device is powered with an electric car jack.

  • Workstation for the Bedroom

    A new multi-function workstation was provided to a client who needs to work in a reclined position.

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