Anthony works for a non-profit that provides housing and shelter for people in need. At the building he works at, his many duties include helping clients with their daily tasks, security, dealing with conflicts, as well as answering phones. He has hearing loss, which can make it difficult to hear conversations.

For his hearing loss, he had hearing aids, however, they no longer worked as well as he needed them to. His audiologist referred him to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for help purchasing new ones.

“I was able to get [funding] to help pay for most of my hearing aids,” he shares. “[The hearing aids] help provide the confidence I need to have in my daily work tasks.”

He’s noticed a big difference at work.

“I am able to have conversations, not get frustrated, and able to hear the sounds and confidently do my job,” he says. “Co-workers are able to talk to me without having to repeat [themselves]. I’m able to identify sounds and conversations within the building.”

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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.

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