Jack is a driver and operator. For his job, he operates trucks and equipment, does labour, instructs workers as a foreman, and talks with clients. He has hearing loss.
“[I] can not hear communications from clients and workers, by radio or in-person,” he shares.
His audiologist referred him to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for funding for the hearing aids he needs on the job. He applied and was quickly approved. “[It made] it affordable for me to purchase hearing aids,” he says.
“[The hearing aids] allow me to hear clients and workers on two-way radios and in-person,” he explains. “[It’s] much easier to communicate and [it] increased jobsite safety.”
Jack says he “absolutely” recommends WorkBC Assistive Technology Services to others, praising the service he received from our team.
“All people involved in the program have been a fantastic help.”
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.
