Sonya works as a secretary at an elementary school, and her job includes answering phones, computer work, and assisting students when they come to the office. However, she has hearing loss, and was finding it difficult to hear students when they needed help.
Her audiologist referred her to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for help funding the hearing aids she needs to do her job effectively. She decided to apply and was quickly approved.
“[I] just appreciate everything that was done. [I] would not have been able to get hearing aids without this help,” she shares. “I can hear the kids clearly when they come to the office asking for assistance! The students don’t have to repeat themselves, which helps them as many are shy or think they said or did something wrong.”
Sonya says she “absolutely” recommends WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, praising the service she received from staff.
“The program staff were extremely nice and helpful. Any questions they answered right away and [were] very clear on the answers.”
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services is operated by Neil Squire. Assistive Technology Services are available to individuals who have a work-related barrier due to a disability or a functional limitation. This may include barriers related to traveling to and from the workplace.
Questions about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services? Need help applying? Contact us: 1-844-453-5506 or info-ats@workbc.ca
Please visit www.workbc-ats.ca (new window) for more information about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services.
