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Debbie is a media and marketing strategist, and the founder of her own company, which provides contract work to about 20 other freelancers across BC and beyond. Much of her job involves work on the computer — including doing spreadsheets, analyzing data, writing reports, drafting proposals, and engaging with the ad accounts of her clients social channels.
While receiving training for a career in human resources, Earl was referred to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for accommodations to help him with his studies and job search activities. Earl faces many employment-related barriers.
Liam is currently obtaining work experience and looking for employment in the communications sector, while undergoing career training. He was motivated to switch careers because of an injury.
Dawn is a bookkeeper, having worked for the same employer for 15 years. She has Inclusion Body Myositis, an inflammatory muscle disease. She is losing the grip strength in her hands, has weakness in her legs, and has significant fatigue. This makes her job much harder, particularly because it involves a lot of typing, and affects her ability to get to and from work.
“I was provided with an ergonomic chair which adjusts to the right height for me at my work counter. It allows me to take sitting breaks, and offers back support. I was also provided with an adjustable rolling stool, so that I could access and organize books on the lower shelves easier.”