SaskPower Staff in Saskatoon Learn New Skills for a Good Cause
On November 15th, SaskPower staff in Saskatoon came together to work on a noble cause — adapting toys for children with disabilities.
“[It’s] Much Easier to Do My Job,” New Hearing Aids Make All the Difference for Simon
Simon works as a visitor centre agent in Pemberton. His job requires him to speak with tourists both in-person and over the phone, a task made more difficult by his hearing loss.
Computer Comfort Puts Theoren on the Path to Employment
Theoren, who is Métis, joined our Computer Comfort program to upgrade his computer skills to get ready for employment. Among the many things computers are important for in the modern job search, he needed to create a resume and cover letter.
New Hearing Aids “Made It Possible for Me to Continue Working In My Field”
“My hearing loss was impairing my ability to teach effectively, as I could not hear questions, could not respond appropriately to clients, and could not facilitate group discussions. It was getting worse and worse to the point where I was pretty much unable to teach classes at all, but the hearing aids have allowed me to hear again.”
Adapted Toys Open a Whole New World for Laurence
Through our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign, Laurence received a switch-adapted toy cat, as well as a variety of switches she could use. Laurence especially loves that the toy cat has two switches and she can decide whether to make it walk or meow.