New Hearing Aids Allow Douglas to Do His Job Safely
“I received financial support for hearing aids,” Douglas explains. “[Now] I can conduct the field research which is fundamental to my job.”
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Wilma Communicate on the Job
Wilma works as a server at an assisted living facility for seniors. She takes orders from residents, and communicates meal adjustments to the kitchen. However, her hearing loss impacts her communication with residents, co-workers, and management.
Naida’s New Hearing Aids Open Up More Opportunities
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 Finds a Perfect Fit With Help From Creative Employment Options
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.
Local Makers Help Natasha’s Daughter Use Her TouchChat AAC Device
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.