Huge congratulations to Hearing Solutions Audiologist, Danielle Lafleur, on being awarded the 2024 Student Poster Outstanding Research Award (1^st Prize). The project investigates the primary care providers’ behaviour attitudes, and knowledge regarding the hearing health of their older patients. This project was co led by University of British Columbia School of Audiology and Speech Sciences and Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility, and was co funded by Vancouver Foundation and Michael Smith Health Research BC. Danielle accepted the award at the Canadian Academy of Audiology conference this past week.

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Danielle Lafleur, MSc, RAUD, RHIP

Registered Audiologist and Hearing Instrument Practitioner

Danielle received her Master of Science from The University of British Columbia, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences in 2020. As a licensed Audiologist and Hearing Instrument Practitioner, she worked in private practice in the lower mainland until joining the Neil Squire Hearing Solutions team in 2023. She holds an advanced certification in Cerumen Management.

Danielle finds great fulfillment in helping her clients to achieve their communication goals. Knowing the profound impact that hearing health can have on an individual’s wellbeing, her passion is to empower individuals to take an active role in their hearing health.

Beyond her clinical role, Danielle is committed to advancing the field of audiology through research and advocacy. She is completing her PhD at The University of British Columbia, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences. With a focus on the vital role of audiologists as advocates for their clients, Danielle’s research seeks to improve access to personalized care and support for all individuals. Danielle is involved in numerous advocacy initiatives including the Speech and Hearing BC EDI Group and the UBC Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program.

Visit Danielle Lafleur’s profile page on LinkedIn.

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For individuals with physical disabilities, accessing a computer often presents challenges, particularly with using a keyboard or mouse. Depending on the user, one of these devices might be easier to handle than the other. Tools that allow functions to be transferred between the keyboard and mouse can significantly improve accessibility, independence, and efficiency. While there are numerous external tools designed to enhance keyboard and mouse functionality—many originating from gaming or programming contexts—let’s start by exploring the built-in features of Windows.

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Chelsea Osiowy, Bkin, ATACP

Manager of Solutions Prairie Region

Chelsea has been with the Neil Squire Society since 2018. After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Regina, she eagerly began working at the Neil Squire Society. She enjoys finding inventive solutions that span from optimizing Office and Industrial ergonomics to harnessing the potential of creative applications. She encourages a client-centered approach in her work, using accommodations and assistive supports to minimize discomfort, and maximize independence. Chelsea is an Assistive Technology Specialist (California State University, Northridge) and an Ergonomics Specialist (University of Fredericton) who provides assessments and training in these fields, as well as accessibility evaluations, disability awareness presentations, and support consultations. In a dynamic industry, she enjoys continuously staying updated with the latest technology trends and connecting with her clients to find solutions to any barrier, big or small.

Visit Chelsea Osiowy’s profile page on LinkedIn.

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Jody Dickerson

Assistive Technology Trainer & Assistant

Jody Dickerson graduated from the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University and attended the Interaction Design Master’s Programme at Malmö Högskola in Sweden. Prior to joining the Neil Squire Society, Jody worked in Community Living, where she provided a wide range of support and assistive technology services promoting safety, independence, and communication. Bringing diverse experience to her current role as an Assistive Technology Specialist and Trainer at Neil Squire, Jody specializes in utilizing disability-specific and mainstream technologies to eliminate access barriers resulting from physical and cognitive challenges — tailoring systems to suit the specific needs of users and offering comprehensive training, empowering them to use technology independently and effectively.

Visit Jody Dickerson’s profile page on LinkedIn.

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You’re invited to our Neil Squire Hearing Solutions Grand Opening event on Thursday, September 15^th from 2pm to 6pm. Delayed for the past two years due to COVID-19, we are pleased to be finally opening our doors to showcase our newest social enterprise. Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony, speeches, food, and drinks, and find out what sets us apart from other hearing labs in the area.

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Manufacturer rep, Natasha Lombardo (right) is in our office all week joining Audiologist, Heather Ritchie (left) for our Hearing Solutions Demo Week. We’re offering up to 30% off regular hearing aid pricing as well as a complimentary hearing assessment. If you haven’t scheduled a one-on-one appointment yet, give us a call: 778-945-1215. 

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Join us for our Demo Week event and receive up to 30% off regular hearing aid pricing. 

• COMPLIMENTARY hearing assessment
• HUGE SAVINGS with our special event pricing
• DEMO of our newest hearing technology!

We’re bringing the expert to you!

See for yourself how the latest hearing aid technology works by talking to manufacturer rep, Natasha Lombardo. Along with our hearing professionals, Natasha Lombardo brings experience in the hearing healthcare industry that together gives us insight into the challenges that accompany hearing loss and access to the latest technology developments in hearing sciences.

Appointments are limited. Reserve your one-on-one appointment today!

Call: 778 945 1215
400 – 3999 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC V5C 6P9
hearingsolutions@neilsquire.ca

Dedicated to the prevention and treatment of hearing loss, Hearing Solutions is a fully equipped hearing health centre offering compassionate and client centered service in the Greater Vancouver area. We welcome anyone with hearing related concerns.

_{This discount is available during Demo Week only. See store for details.}

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Eric Chau, MOT, CWCE, Reg. OT (BC)

Occupational Therapist

Eric Chau received his Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in 2017 and Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2019, both from the University of British Columbia. Prior to and during his work as an Occupational Therapist, Eric has been greatly involved in academia, including graduate level teaching, presentations at research conferences, and is published as a first author in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy. His past occupational therapy experience includes working in private practice, performing functional capacity evaluations, worksite visits and return to work planning, ergonomic assessments and job demands analyses, work simulations, community rehabilitation, and case management. Eric is driven in his clinical practice to help promote maximum independence with clients by leveraging available assistive technology and innovative solutions to bridge gaps between functional ability, activity demands, and environmental affordances.

Visit Eric Chau’s profile page on LinkedIn.

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Claudia Maldonado completed her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta in 1999. Claudia worked in public health care in the Fraser Health Authority and Island Health for the next for 18 years in various areas including acute care, acute neurology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedics, and in two Intensive Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation Programs. In 2017, Claudia started working in private practice providing occupational therapy services and case management to individuals with a variety of health conditions. Claudia joined the coveted Neil Squire family in 2019 when an office was opened in Nanaimo. Claudia thrives in assisting clients independently return to various productivity roles through the use of assistive technology and ergonomics.

Visit Claudia Mondonado’s profile page on LinkedIn.

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