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Liana works as a barista at a coffee shop, and she also works with her local chamber of commerce. At the coffee shop, it’s a fast-paced environment taking customers orders, while at the chamber of commerce, she manages memberships and has to communicate with local businesses. She has a cochlear impairment in both ears.
John works as a chef at a private school in Vancouver, providing food for about 1,000 students. He has severe hearing loss in both ears.
Ihor came to Vancouver about a year ago as a displaced Ukrainian. He soon found work as a prep cook and dishwasher at a local Ukrainian restaurant, taking pride in his new job. However, he was recently diagnosed with hearing loss in both ears and tinnitus, which was making his job more difficult.
Denise works for a supportive housing program in Kelowna as a Home Support Worker, serving a diverse population, including persons with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and trauma. She was recently diagnosed with hearing loss in both ears.
Andrea recently completed training to become a social and community service worker, and is looking for employment in that field. She has hearing loss, which makes it difficult to communicate without hearing aids.