Laura was looking for work and she has hearing loss. Her WorkBC Employment Centre referred her to WorkBC Assistive Technology Service to help her get the technology she needs to work.

“The Assistive Technology Services program assisted me by providing a hearing aid that is compatible with my upgraded CI sound processor and the Roger On device, which I use daily,” she shares.

Recently, Laura’s perseverance paid off and she found employment — the new hearing aid has been invaluable in her new workplace.

“The Assistive Technology Services program has positively impacted my life,” she says. “These accommodations have significantly improved my ability to work collaboratively with my team and attend regular meetings. Without them, I would face communication barriers that could hinder my work.

“I wholeheartedly recommend the Assistive Technology Services program to others. After a six-month period of unemployment and relocation expenses, the financial assistance provided for the hearing aid alleviated some of my financial burdens.”

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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 for more information about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services.