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Andrew is self-employed, doing woodwork and renovations. In that capacity, his job involves everything from the actual fabrication and installation work to dealing with customers and billing. He has hearing loss, which has made it hard to find work.
When Liz connected with our Prairie Regional Office, she was determined to find meaningful work. Liz has Autism and Developmental Coordination Disorder, and didn’t know what kinds of jobs she would be able to do — she was worried she wouldn’t be able to find employment.
John (name changed to protect privacy) recently completed a skills training course for newcomers to Canada through WorkBC, and he is looking for work. He is also taking English courses. He has hearing loss.
Linda (pictured in the middle with WorkBC Assistive Technology Services staff members Joanna and Andleeb) works part-time as a visitation assistant at a funeral home.
David has worked as a certified educational assistant for a school district for 20 years. His job has him in constant communication with both students and staff, and working out of an office space that’s often busy with students, it can be particularly difficult for him to hear.