Farah’s “Journey to Success”
Farah, who has ulcerative colitis and arthritis, approached the Solutions for Employment team to upgrade her qualifications. She went back to school and is now employed as a Settlement Worker.
Summer Street Industries and the Neil Squire Society Make a Great Team
Summer Street Industries are a dynamic part of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Their programs, social enterprises and annual events are opening doors for everyone. Summer Street Industries and the Neil Squire Society have teamed up to make great things happen.
Veronica Gets a Stable Job That Meets Her Needs and Skills
Veronica, who has metatarsalgia syndrome and facet joint syndrome, approached Working Together to find a job that would be stable and meet her physical needs.
Jodi increases her comfort and productivity with ergonomic solutions
“This is really the first job I have had where I am sitting this much,” Jodi says, explaining that she was experiencing back pain and migraines. She had tried a standing desk converter that was shared around the office, and while it worked, she needed a permanent solution. That’s when she called Technology@Work.
Assistive Technology Funding Allows Judi to Continue Working
About two years ago Judi began feeling pain and numbness in her hands. It turned out to be a severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome. “It was a condition that was making me wake up in the middle of the night,” Judi explains. “It was really impacting my ability to do this or any other office job.”