Digital Jumpstart Has “Really Opened the Doors to the World”
“I couldn’t really afford a computer,” Husein says. “I was using my phone all the time, but that’s not very practical.”
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Boosts Tanya’s Confidence in the Job Search
“This program has given me the ability to look for employment in a company and not feel like I will be a burden,” Tanya says. “[It] has helped my ability to use the keyboard less, sit in a comfortable chair and use the laptop to complete my training. As well, use my headphones to speak into [it] without using my hands on the keyboard or phone.”
Hearing Aids Help Maria Shine at Work
Maria works at a medical clinic in Richmond, and her work requires her to talk with patients in-person and over the phone in tight quarters with her co-workers. She has Tinnitus which can make it difficult to hear everything with the noisy environment.
What’s On Burnaby Features Longtime Computer Comfort Volunteer Phil
Former Computer Comfort volunteer and longtime friend of the Society, Phiroze (Phil) Reporter, was featured in What’s On Burnaby, noting that he has served over 2,500 hours as volunteer with Burnaby Hospital over the past 15 years.
“I Am More Comfortable and Confident I Can Continue to Work”
After a 30-year career in education, Michelle had retired, but when the perfect part-time opportunity came up a year later, she jumped for it. Now, she teaches in-person workshops and works one-on-one with clients. However, when she started the new job, she found she was having a bit of difficulty.