PK Finds the Right Ergonomic Supports for Her Job
“I have several medical conditions that limit me to work in an environment where standing or walking for long lengths of time is a job requirement,” PK explains.
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Skip to Navigation“I have several medical conditions that limit me to work in an environment where standing or walking for long lengths of time is a job requirement,” PK explains.
“My job as a Veterinary Technician requires daily communication between all members of the hospital. It is imperative that I am able to hear well to able do my job better.”
Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, Lynda received a new set of chargeable hearing aids. They have made a big difference in her workday.
NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) is a free, open-source screen reader for Windows that has been in development since 2006. If you are not aware, a screen reader is a piece of technology that helps individuals with visual impairments access and interact with digital content like websites or applications via audio or touch prompts.
“I am mostly deaf in my left ear,” Zach explains. “It impacted my employment when being delegated tasks since my brains recognition to speech was slow. This increased my anxiety drastically, making it hard to focus.”