May is Speech & Hearing Month!
May is Speech & Hearing Month in Canada. It’s a time to shine a spotlight on communication health and the life-changing work of Speech-Language Pathologists and audiologists.
New Hearing Aids Helps Cheng Feel Confident in Taking on More Work
Cheng is a senior consultant for a cross-cultural communications consulting firm, where his role involves facilitating focus groups, consultation sessions, and online interviews. He also works on-call as an interpreter. His hearing loss was making both roles difficult.
New Hearing Aids Allow Douglas to Do His Job Safely
“I received financial support for hearing aids,” Douglas explains. “[Now] I can conduct the field research which is fundamental to my job.”
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Wilma Communicate on the Job
Wilma works as a server at an assisted living facility for seniors. She takes orders from residents, and communicates meal adjustments to the kitchen. However, her hearing loss impacts her communication with residents, co-workers, and management.
Naida’s New Hearing Aids Open Up More Opportunities
Naida was looking for work in northern BC. However, she found that she was facing barriers — she is deaf in her left ear, and she also has hearing loss in her right ear. This makes meetings challenging, and she has trouble in noisy settings.