Jamie works in administration for a company, handling duties in finance and human resources. She has profound hearing loss.

“[I have] constant anxiety going into meetings, if my phone rings, if someone comes to ask a question or talk to me,” she shares. “[I have] headaches, fatigue. I miss instructions on work projects and often have to ask for clarification. This causes delays in my work, and anxiety and embarrassment. I miss things in meetings and have to ask later.”

Her hearing aid practitioner referred her to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for funding for a new set of hearing aids. She applied and was quickly approved, receiving the hearing aids she needs to do her job.

“I cannot hear without my hearing aids. I would not be able to work without them,” she explains.

Jamie says she recommends WorkBC Assistive Technology Services to others, saying she’s seen a big difference on the job since receiving her new hearing aids.

“[I’m] gaining confidence, and [it’s] making [the] overall job more enjoyable and easier to do.”

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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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