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“I feel more confident. Less anxiety. Now I can get more involved in conversations. I also just got a promotion, and this has helped so much,” Michelle says. “[I’m] able to hear the first time and not have to be worried I missed something. It has also helped with my balance as well.”
Sally, who currently resides in Grandmother’s Bay, Saskatchewan, has known she has the learning disabilities dyscalculia and dysgraphia for over 15 years. As a result, she finds learning easier by verbal direction and by being shown how to complete a task.
“[WorkBC Assistive Technology Services] provided the specialized hearing aids I needed and which I couldn’t afford to buy from retail outlets,” Freeman explains.
Christine’s drive to find a career she enjoyed paid off when she was able to network within her community and find employment. Through her connections she was able to find work at her local Co-op as a full-time dry goods clerk and cashier.
“This equipment has been a gamechanger for me,” Joan explains. “I have now been able to complete a full shift with minimal pain in my shoulders and arms. Getting into my van after my shift is so much easier and I am in much less pain.”