Theresa works as a caregiver for a young adult with a disability, helping with personal care and daily tasks. She has hearing loss, which can make her job difficult.
She learned about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services from a friend and decided to apply for funding for the hearing aids she needs for work. “I received hearing aids that I never would have been able to afford,” she says.
Theresa has seen a big difference in her work, saying that it has “immensely” improved her ability to do her job. “When you are caring for someone who has limited energy, it is amazing the difference proper hearing makes,” she explains. “The stress level has gone down to basically none because I am able to hear requests easily and respond immediately.
“The Assistive Technology Services program is so empowering and life changing that I would be grateful for the opportunity to recommend it to someone else!”
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services is operated by Neil Squire. Assistive Technology Services are available to individuals who have a work-related barrier due to a disability or a functional limitation. This may include barriers related to traveling to and from the workplace.
Questions about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services? Need help applying? Contact us: 1-844-453-5506 or info-ats@workbc.ca
Please visit www.workbc-ats.ca (new window) for more information about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services.
