Success Stories

A man measures architectural plans.

New Hearing Aids Help Ali Communicate at Work

July 9, 2025

At 71 years old, Ali still works as a manager and estimator for a construction company in Vancouver. However, his hearing loss was making it difficult to communicate on the job. Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, he received funding to help cover the cost of the hearing aids he needs to keep working.

Thomas in a wheelchair in front of the exterior of Neil Squire's Burnaby office.

Creative Employment Options Helps Thomas Find “The Right Job for Me”

June 30, 2025

When Thomas first moved to BC from Saskatchewan four years ago, he had a job lined up and didn’t need to go through the job search process. However, when he found himself looking for work more recently, he found he needed some help and decided to join our Creative Employment Options program.

Plants in the greenhouse that Lex works at.

Empower3D Helps Lex Find the Skills and Confidence to Thrive

June 27, 2025

Lex, who uses they/them pronouns, has hypermobility disorder and ADHD. When they first joined our Empower3D program, their goals were to learn how to properly write a cover letter, revamp their resume, and explore career options that aligned with their interests.

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