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Naida was looking for work in northern BC. However, she found that she was facing barriers — she is deaf in her left ear, and she also has hearing loss in her right ear. This makes meetings challenging, and she has trouble in noisy settings.
Dougie has had low vision since birth, with 20/300 vision acuity. Last August, Dougie left his corporate job of 15 years, in part because he found it difficult to get the workplace accommodations he needed. While he was able to do some part-time work for a non-profit that he had volunteered with, he was having difficulty finding full-time employment.
Thanks to Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program and the YXC Makerspace, Natasha’s daughter was able to receive a 3D printed keyguard for her TouchChat augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device.
Bev teaches at a university. A large part of her job involves engaging students in group discussions, and listening and responding to help her students understand the themes and ideas explored in class. However, this can be difficult with hearing loss.
Connecting with Neil Squire’s Creative Employment Options program was a turning point for Conner. With one-on-one support, he refined his job search strategy, tailored his cover letters for each position, and practiced interview techniques.