Employment

Trina showing her wheelchair lift bringing her wheelchair into her van.

WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Trina Maintain Full-Time Employment

March 20, 2024

Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, Trina got an ergonomic assessment and received guidance on equipment for her workstation, and adaptive computer equipment, as well as help setting it up. WorkBC Assistive Technology Services provided funding for the purchase and installation of a wheelchair lift, as well as a gel wrist pad.

Alphabet tiles laid out on the floor.

Johanna is Excited to Learn More Skills With Her New Job

September 28, 2023

In 2020, Johanna was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and can experience both manic and depressive states. She was also diagnosed with ADHD and red-green colour blindness, and says that routine, repetition, and structure are needed for her to succeed in a work environment.

A woman in a comfortable chair uses a laptop.

WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Boosts Tanya’s Confidence in the Job Search

September 20, 2023

“This program has given me the ability to look for employment in a company and not feel like I will be a burden,” Tanya says. “[It] has helped my ability to use the keyboard less, sit in a comfortable chair and use the laptop to complete my training. As well, use my headphones to speak into [it] without using my hands on the keyboard or phone.”

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