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The new hearing aids have made a big difference in Laurie’s ability to do her job, allowing her to effectively communicate with clients. They also make a big difference with safety, allowing her to be more aware of her surroundings.
During the first week of December, the Makers Making Change team from across Canada came down to our Burnaby Head Office for team meetings and planning sessions, as well as team bonding activities. One activity the team got to participate in was an internal build event for the new LipSync that our research and development team has been hard at work on.
“I have hearing loss which makes my interactions and communication with customers difficult especially in a loud environment such as the airport,” Oliver explains.
Zhu is currently taking online English courses to improve his command of the language as he looks for bookkeeping work. He has Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3), a condition that makes it difficult for him to put in the time to study and work towards employment.
When Hannah learned about a volunteer opportunity with Neil Squire at a job fair at UBC, where she was studying psychology, she had no idea it could play a pivotal role in her career.