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“They have maintained my ability to do my job. The direct Bluetooth connection from phone and computer to hearing aids has made taking video calls easier and more effective with better audio clarity.”
Madeleine works as a coach and personal trainer in Southeastern British Columbia. “I love my job,” she says. “I get to interact with people of all ages, and help them feel fit and strong and capable of whatever goals they have. “I am deaf in my right ear. I’ve been this way for as long […]
“I received assistance for hearing aids financial support from the Assistive Technology Services program which is necessary for my daily work. I find wearing hearing aids very beneficial for me to function better and to do my job effectively,” Rachel shares.
Karen works in the finance department of an organization, responsible for variance reporting, budget analysis, and reconciliation. She oversees two bookkeepers, and also answers the inquiries of managers, donors, and stakeholders. Recently, she has noticed a decline in her hearing, particularly affecting her ability to hear speech.
When asked if she would recommend WorkBC Assistive Technology Services to others, Carol replies, “Without a doubt! The agents were very friendly and helpful, and the process went smooth and quickly. It was 10 days from the time I made a phone call to the day I had a fitting for the hearing aids.”