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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.
Jaxon has always been interested in technology, whether it be computers or experimenting with Arduino boards. His other passion is helping people, so much so that he even tried making his own business when he was younger to help seniors with their technology needs — he learned coding building a website for the business.
“[Assistive Technology Services] guided me through the process of applying for assistance for my hearing loss and subsequently covered a portion of the hearing aids purchase. This was a great help,” Ronald says.
Nate wasn’t sure if he was ready to fully jump back into the workforce. He had lost his job, and had recently undergone multiple difficult surgeries. A previous participant in our programs, he decided to join our Creative Employment Options program, initially thinking he’d try and look for something lighter.
After a long career as a service tech working on cars, Robert now works full-time driving the customer shuttle at a car dealership in Kamloops.