WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Ed Participate in Work Meetings
“I lost my hearing almost 10 years ago, which created many barriers and stress. It was very difficult to understand and interact during conversations,” Ed shares.
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Makes Alan’s Work Safer
Alan works at a post office sorting plant in Kelowna. He has hearing loss, which made it difficult for him to understand instructions and affected his safety as he was unable to hear all the different moving equipment around him in the busy plant.
“I Can Hear So Much Better,” New Hearing Aids Helps Rita Hear Customers
When Rita was looking for hearing aids, she was referred to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for financial assistance for the hearing aids she needed for work. Rita applied to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services and was quickly approved, and was able to get the much-needed hearing aids.
“Communication is Much Better,” New Hearing Aids Make the Difference for Amy
“My hearing is impaired,” Amy explains. “Without hearing aids, it is very difficult to hear instructions, communicate with patients, and understand what is required of me.”
“It Really Opened up Things for Me,” Assistive Technology Helps Rob in the Job Search
Rob has been looking for work as a writer. However, he was having troubles in the job search process as his computer wasn’t very usable, and he didn’t have the right software to allow him to navigate his computer very easily — he is blind and needs a screen reader to use a computer.