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Donna works in a busy pharmacy that prides itself on its customer service. She helps customers find items, discusses the benefits of different products, and tries to make them feel welcome and comfortable in the store. However, her hearing loss was making it more difficult to help customers.
With a number of certificates under his belt, Sheldon had a good job as a steelmaker and inspector for a steel and pipe manufacturer. Last July, however, he fell in an accident causing a C7 spinal cord injury, and he now needs to use a wheelchair for mobility.
Perez works as a part-time manager at a fast-food restaurant. Working in a busy kitchen environment with a lot of noise, she found her hearing loss was affecting her ability to work.
Dale brings with him 29 years of experience in education as an instructor for our Empower3D program for youth with disabilities.
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.