Jason “is Able to Continue Working” Thanks to New Hearing Aids

New hearing aids have made a world of difference in Jason’s life.
“I am now able to continue working because of the new hearing aids the Assistive Technology Services program has helped me with,” he says.
Douglas Finds Solutions to His Workplace Barriers

Douglas is a community administrator for a number of mobile home communities in Surrey, handling everything from answering calls to compiling data for new residents to collecting rent.
It’s a lot of work and Douglas faced a number of barriers that made his work tougher.
“My Life Has Changed for the Better,” Nicole Looks to Build a Career Thanks to Assistive Technology Services

Nicole volunteers her time serving as a health coach and leader for workshops that help people with chronic pain — a subject close to her heart.
“I have an autoimmune condition that affects my spine and peripheral joints including neck, arms, and wrists. So I can’t sit for long and use a keyboard to type. That makes it tough to take notes and use a computer for assignments,” she explains.
Rivet Reading App

Since the recent COVID-19 epidemic, educators, parents, and students have been forced to re-examine at-home learning. And while it’s still too early to say for sure, it looks like in a lot of locations around the world, at-home learning is going to account for at least half of a student’s education, at least for the short term. With that in mind, our upcoming e-bulletins will put extra emphasis on learning strategies that can be used at-home.
Kathleen Feels “Much Less Pain” with the Help of WorkBC Assistive Technology Services

Kathleen is a full time student at the Vernon campus of Okanagan College.
Nerve damage in her neck due to a car accident and a workplace overuse injury make it hard for her to study for long periods of time.
Deanna Returns to Work with the Help of WorkBC Assistive Technology Services

Deanna had a job offer to think about. An employment counsellor based in Port Alberni, she was on medical leave when she was offered a new position by her employer.
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services “Has Helped Me Stay Employed”

A public sector employee based in Prince George, David spends many hours each day poring over data. His work also involves discussing that data, communicating face-to-face, over the phone, and over Skype.
Having a “profound hearing impairment since birth,” that can be quite difficult for David.
Rhiannon Moves into Full-Time Work with WorkBC Assistive Technology Services

Since receiving support from the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services program, Rhiannon’s life has changed a lot.
“I have money in my savings account for the first time in five years, I have more money for healthcare treatments, and am able to pay student loans without struggling every month,” she explains.
Nebo Note Taking

Note-taking has evolved greatly over the years, and while it all originally started with pen and paper, the latest in note-taking technology does not stray too far from that format. Because of the digital revolution, technology has become smaller and easier to use, so now, digitizing notes does not have to mean sitting in front of a PC screen, typing on a keyboard. In today’s digital environment, note-taking can be both efficient and digital, and the fundamentals of quickly jotting down a note can now be replicated via tablet or smartphone.
Seesaw Remote Learning

In recent years, online learning platforms have grown and improved dramatically. Course content is now typically being presented in line with Universal Design for Learning principles, and the platforms are typically faster and more user friendly then they were years ago. These platforms have become especially essential during recent months, where the COVID pandemic saw schools around the world shut down, and virtual learning options transitioned from being optional to essential.