Work Experience at Independent Living Vernon Gives Wyatt Confidence
Wyatt has autism and ADHD. During his Grade 11 year, his mother learned about Neil Squire’s Working Together program as a way for Wyatt to get some work experience.
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Skip to NavigationWyatt has autism and ADHD. During his Grade 11 year, his mother learned about Neil Squire’s Working Together program as a way for Wyatt to get some work experience.
When not playing guitar with his band, Taz spent much of his time in high school in Courtenay, BC at the school’s robotics club.
“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.