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“I have learning challenges which make it difficult to write and to scroll, and so for the longest time I had to allow other people to do the text messaging for me and then read it back to make sure that’s what I wanted them to send.”
Tony is the General Manager of Starline Windows Okanagan, a company he has been with since 1986. Dealing with staff, colleagues, and hundreds of customers in the construction industry, effective communication is key. However, Tony has hearing loss in both ears, with severe tinnitus in his left ear.
Staying focused and on-task while working digitally can be a real challenge, especially for individuals who struggle with executive functioning and other similar attention-based challenges.
Susan suffered a work-related injury at an assembly plant in 1989. As a result, she has a variety of conditions including De Quervain Syndrome, Epicondylitis, and Fibromyalgia.
How has Alex’s life changed over the past year? That’s an easy answer, she says: “I have a job. I was able to achieve one of my life goals thanks to Neil Squire.”