Suzy is a visual artist based in Vancouver. She has also been teaching art for over 30 years.

She began noticing hearing loss nearly 15 years ago, and had previously considered getting hearing aids, but she couldn’t afford them. Suzy found it difficult to participate in events like gallery openings with her hearing loss, and as a teacher, she found she was asking students to repeat themselves multiple times.

Her audiologist at the Wavefront Centre for Communication Access referred her to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for funding for the hearing aids she needed for work.

WorkBC Assistive Technology Services staff helped her through the application process, and before long, she was approved and received her much-needed hearing aids.

With the new hearing aids, Suzy has been able to hear sounds she’s never been able to hear before. She feels much more confident in conversations, knowing what people are saying rather than having to guess or ask people to repeat themselves.

Suzy is grateful for the support she received from WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, particularly praising the kindness and patience she felt working with staff, saying, “Everyone should work with [them].”

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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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