WorkBC Assistive Technology Services “Has Helped Me Stay Employed”
“The accommodations provided by the ATS program have made a world of difference in my ability to work to earn a living. The difference is immeasurably huge.”
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Skip to Navigation“The accommodations provided by the ATS program have made a world of difference in my ability to work to earn a living. The difference is immeasurably huge.”
“Before these supports [from Assistive Technology Services], I struggled to work at a computer for two to four hours, even with breaks, and would always have lasting pain and fatigue that left me unable to do almost anything afterwards.”
Note-taking has evolved greatly over the years, and while it all originally started with pen and paper, the latest in note-taking technology does not stray too far from that format.
“I need good hearing aids so I can better communicate with my workmates, and to hear any warnings for danger — to help keep myself and others safe.”
In recent years, online learning platforms have grown and improved dramatically. Course content is now typically being presented in line with Universal Design for Learning principles, and the platforms are typically faster and more user friendly then they were years ago.