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Chronic nerve pain and fatigue made long days on the computer difficult for Judy, an outreach worker for a non-profit. She turned to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for help.
“There have been many improvements, more energy at the end of the day, better quality of life. A true sense of helping and of purpose. Working with Neil Squire was a breath of fresh air.”
As a summer student at Neil Squire this year, Harvey has been an important part of the Distance Computer Comfort team.
Through the Digital Jumpstart program, Somayeh received a laptop to help with her school. She also received one-on-one virtual tutoring in computer programs such as Word, Excel, and WordQ. In particular, she mentions how WordQ’s word prediction feature has helped with her schoolwork.
Marie was applying for jobs, but she didn’t have the right equipment. “I did not have a laptop. I was using my phone, and it was very difficult to write resumes,” she says.