“These Accommodations Gave Me the Ability to Rejoin the Workforce”
Dawn recently started a writing business from her home in Vernon, writing complaint letters for clients and focusing on dispute resolution.
“I Feel So Much More Confident In My Job,” WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Michael Get New Hearing Aids
Michael is hearing impaired, which can be a challenge in a job that involves both dealing with customers and having to be aware of your surroundings.
Karen Has More Energy to Focus on Her Job Thanks to Assistive Technology
“I spend less concentration to try to control my lack of dexterity level, and more energy doing my job to the highest performance.”
Zeina “Can Work More Hours” with New Ergonomic Set-Up
Zeina has operated a successful project management consulting business for over a decade. However, the work takes a toll on her.
“It’s Programs Like These That Make Starting a Business Easier for Those with Disabilities”
In June, Julia opened up a small business in Nelson. She checks properties for clients, doing walkthroughs of their houses, inspecting appliances, plumbing, windows and doors. Julia has fibromyalgia and complex post-traumatic stress disorder. “It makes having a regular job difficult because of the chronic pain and chronic fatigue I experience. I can’t sit for […]