Footprints Centre Hosts Open House
In celebration of BC Disability Employment Month, our Penticton office at the Footprints Centre, a partnership between Neil Squire and the Penticton Indian Band, held a service provider meeting and open house.
“It’s Less Stress and More Joy to Work and Communicate”
“I do a lot of phone calls because of my work, and it was difficult to communicate, hear, and understand what people were saying,” Mathilda explains.
Gregory Stays Safe at Work With New Hearing Aids
“I had almost no hearing in one ear, and limited hearing in my other, which made it difficult for my work, as well as safety,” Gregory shares. “I need to hear my dispatch throughout the day, and what each mill I go into tells me where to go, and what is going on.”
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Leanne Work Longer Hours With Less Pain
“I was provided with an ergonomic chair which adjusts to the right height for me at my work counter. It allows me to take sitting breaks, and offers back support. I was also provided with an adjustable rolling stool, so that I could access and organize books on the lower shelves easier.”
“I Am Much Less Stressed and Fatigued”
“I work long hours when I am teaching workshops,” Linda says. “I am much less stressed and fatigued when working with groups.”