“I Have Learned I Have Many Strengths and I Gained Self-Confidence”
“It was a great way to get work experience. I would recommend the Working Together program to others who have disabilities and want help getting work experience.”
“[It’s] Not as Stressful Now,” Hearing Aids Make Lynda’s Workday Much Easier
Lynda is an executive assistant and office manager at a non-profit in Vancouver. She has virus-caused progressive hearing loss in both ears.
Distance Computer Comfort Helps Maria Share Her Art
“All the things that you all do so easily was a challenge for me, and that goes back to my disabilities. [Even a] little thing for me is three times harder than for everybody else. I didn’t know anything — nothing — but to check my emails and go on the web.”
“It Is Easy Now for Me to Hear,” New Hearing Aids Help Edgardo Excel at His Job
“It is easy now for me to hear the residents and my co-workers. I feel the difference while I’m using the hearing aid,” Edgardo says.
Digital Jumpstart Helps Yasmin Get Comfortable With Her Computer
“The Digital Jumpstart program provided me with an improved comfort level with the computer with help from a one-on-one instructor. I also received a laptop, an ergonomic mouse, a keyboard, as well as a headset. I am retired so I will not be searching for work, but this program helped me with my understanding of computers and technology.”