Deborah works at an airport. “Accurate hearing is imperative in performing my duties,” she shares. “I am affected by age-related mild to moderate hearing loss which was affecting my ability to function as well as is needed in my day-to-day duties at work.”
She needed hearing aids, and learned about funding available for work-related supports through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services from a co-worker. She decided to apply and was quickly approved. “The program helped me to afford to get my hearing aids,” she says.
She’s noticed a big difference at work.
“My new hearing aids are making a world of difference. I had no idea how much I wasn’t hearing before,” she explains. “I am now able to communicate more effectively with co-workers and travelling passengers because I can hear more clearly what they are saying to me and not be guessing half of what they had said.
“I am able to carry out my work tasks in a more efficient manner than I could before.”
Deborah says she would “definitely” recommend WorkBC Assistive Technology Services to others.
“I am just so grateful that I learned about the program and was able to get some assistance on what is a very expensive assistive aid. The staff who work within the program were all very nice and helpful.”
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services is operated by Neil Squire. Assistive Technology Services are available to individuals who have a work-related barrier due to a disability or a functional limitation. This may include barriers related to traveling to and from the workplace.
Questions about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services? Need help applying? Contact us: 1-844-453-5506 or info-ats@workbc.ca
Please visit www.workbc-ats.ca (new window) for more information about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services.
