Hearing Aids Help Kevin With Communication at Work

Kevin is a veterinary technician at a veterinary hospital in Vancouver. His job involves providing nursing care to the animal patients — largely cats and dogs — with duties ranging from administering medication, monitoring vitals, and performing tests.
Kevin has moderate to severe hearing loss in both ears due to a hereditary condition called Alport Syndrome.
Hearing Solutions Grand Opening an Amazing Success!

Our Hearing Solutions Grand Opening on September 15th was an amazing success! We were blown away by the support from our community, with 80 people joining us to learn all about Hearing Solutions and to celebrate our newest social enterprise. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
We also want to give a big thanks to our sponsors: Starkey Canada, Starbucks Gilmore, and ALDS Canada. And of course, a big shoutout to our guest speakers: Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, Burnaby Board of Trade CEO and President Paul Holden, Neil Squire Executive Director Gary Birch, Starkey Canada National Sales Manager Marco Coletta, and former professional baseball player and Hearing Solutions client Tyson Gillies.
“I Would Recommend This Program to Everyone,” WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Lynda Hear at Work

Lynda works at a nursing home in Kelowna in recreation, with her duties including involving residents in activities like exercises, bus tours, and church services.
Lynda has hearing loss.
“I did not hear low speaking residents or co-workers when they spoke to me,” she explains.
Hearing Aids Help Zach Ply His Trade

Zach is a journeyman electrician working in Squamish.
“I am mostly deaf in my left ear,” he explains. “It impacted my employment when being delegated tasks since my brains recognition to speech was slow. This increased my anxiety drastically, making it hard to focus.”
He had previously lost his hearing aid, and needed a new one. He had learned about the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services program from his mother, and decided to apply.
New Hearing Aids “Made My Interactions at Work Much Less Stressful”

Miranda works as an accounts payable administrator for an electrical company in Prince George.
“I am completely deaf on my left side and only have 30% hearing on my right,” she shares. “Not being able to hear at work was stressful.”
Her audiologist referred her to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for funding for new hearing aids. She applied and was quickly approved for new hearing aids.
Neil Squire to Host Grand Opening Event for Hearing Solutions, a Fully Accessible Hearing Lab in Burnaby
Burnaby, September 6th, 2022 – Neil Squire will be holding a Grand Opening event for their Hearing Solutions program on Thursday, September 15th from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Neil Squire Hearing Solutions is a fully accessible hearing clinic located just steps away from Gilmore Skytrain Station. Through Hearing Solutions, Neil Squire provides the newest advances in hearing aid technology at affordable prices and can offer grants and subsidies to help remove the financial barriers to good hearing health.
Delayed for the past two years due to COVID-19, the grand opening event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony, speeches, food, and drinks.
“I Feel More Confident Sitting Down With a Potential Employer,” Harry Boosts His Job Search With New Hearing Aids

Harry is currently looking for employment with the help of WorkBC Employment Services in Osoyoos. He has severe hearing loss.
“[It] was extremely difficult to communicate with people in many situations,” he explains.
Harry was referred to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, where he received funding for a new set of hearing aids. The hearing aids have made a big difference in the job search process for Harry.
New Hearing Aids Help With Michelle’s Promotion

Michelle is a bank teller and account manager at a financial institution in Squamish.
“I am hearing impaired and have needed hearing aids since 2019. With COVID and people wearing masks and plexiglass between us, this created a roadblock in my job. It created anxiety for me as I have to be very accurate,” she explains.
You’re Invited: Neil Squire Hearing Solutions Grand Opening

You’re invited to our Neil Squire Hearing Solutions Grand Opening event on Thursday, September 15th 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.
Freeman Hits the Right Notes With the Help of WorkBC Assistive Technology Services

Freeman works as a church organist in Nanaimo. He is hearing impaired, and it was beginning to make his work understandably difficult.
The Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre referred Freeman to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for funding for hearing aids.
“[WorkBC Assistive Technology Services] provided the specialized hearing aids I needed and which I couldn’t afford to buy from retail outlets,” he explains.