Vince Celebrates 10 Years of Coming to the Footprints Centre
Vince has been coming to the Footprints Centre, our Penticton office run in partnership with the Penticton Indian Band, for computer tutoring, social, and health programs for 10 years.
“I Have More Confidence and Optimism Than I’ve Had in Decades”
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.
Liz Builds Her Confidence and Lands the Job
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.
New Hearing Aids Help John in the Job Search
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.
New Hearing Aids Help Linda Communicate With Clients in Sensitive Situations
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.