Vince Celebrates 10 Years of Coming to the Footprints Centre
Vince has been coming to the Footprints Centre, our Penticton office run in partnership with the Penticton Indian Band, for computer tutoring, social, and health programs for 10 years.
“I Have More Confidence and Optimism Than I’ve Had in Decades”
Andrew is self-employed, doing woodwork and renovations. In that capacity, his job involves everything from the actual fabrication and installation work to dealing with customers and billing. He has hearing loss, which has made it hard to find work.
New Hearing Aids Help John in the Job Search
John (name changed to protect privacy) recently completed a skills training course for newcomers to Canada through WorkBC, and he is looking for work. He is also taking English courses. He has hearing loss.
New Hearing Aids Help Linda Communicate With Clients in Sensitive Situations
Linda (pictured in the middle with WorkBC Assistive Technology Services staff members Joanna and Andleeb) works part-time as a visitation assistant at a funeral home.
“[It’s] so Much Easier Communicating With Students and Staff”
David has worked as a certified educational assistant for a school district for 20 years. His job has him in constant communication with both students and staff, and working out of an office space that’s often busy with students, it can be particularly difficult for him to hear.