Stephanie’s New Hearing Aids Removes Barriers at Work

Stephanie works in pediatrics, supporting children with serious illnesses.
“I have moderate to severe hearing loss which made my workday challenging,” she shares. “I rely on lip-reading, and when we are to wear masks at work, not only is the sound of speech muffled, but I am also unable to lip-read.”
New Hearing Aids Helps Colin Participate in Meetings at Work

Colin’s work involves a lot of meetings, taking place online, over the phone, and in-person on construction sites. However, he has hearing loss in both ears, which was affecting his ability to communicate during meetings.
His audiologist referred him to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for help funding the hearing aids he needed for work.
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Jean-Luc Do His Job Safely

Jean-Luc works as a ramp agent at an airport. His job involves loading and unloading planes, and communicating with pilots to dispatch airplanes safely and efficiently.
“I am hard of hearing in both ears,” he shares. “This can make hearing speech in loud environments at the airport difficult.”
Neil Squire Featured on Speak Up, Listen Up, Act Upon on CJSF 90.1 FM

Our team was recently featured on Speak Up, Listen Up, Act Upon on CJSF 90.1 FM, hosted by Charlotte “Sista C” Ferrell. Charlotte is a participant of our Computer Comfort program.
Staff members Nate Toevs, Curtis Larsen, Kakie Wong, and Heather Ritchie discuss our various programs, including Computer Comfort, Creative Employment Options, Hearing Solutions, and WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, all of which are aimed at helping persons with disabilities access assistive technology, employment, and digital literacy.
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Gloria on Her Way to a New Career

Gloria is studying web development and design, learning everything from coding to Photoshop as she looks to pursue a career in the field.
“I have profound hearing loss due to work related conditions,” she shares. “As I’m unable to properly hear individuals in surroundings with competing noise, it’s important that I’m able to be self-sufficient with a career that allows me to do much of my work and communication online and remotely.”
New Hearing Aids Help Neel Be More Productive at Work

Neel is employed in the insurance industry as a Disability Claim Consultant. His job involves coaching and mentoring new case managers once they complete their formal training.
“My hearing loss made it difficult to interact with clients professionally,” he shares. “It was difficult to understand what they were saying to me.”
“The Hearing Aids Have Enabled Me to Do My Job Better”

Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, Roxanne, who works in childcare, received new hearing aids.
“For the first time in 15 years, I have two identical hearing aids providing me with 360 degree sound experiences and sound clarity. I am able to hear the child in my care from anywhere in the house, as well as cars or people that are not even in my vision yet. This gives me the confidence to know that I am able to provide better safety and care for the child in my care when we are out of the house. This is all thanks to the Assistive Technology Services Program approving me for funding. The application was straightforward and thorough, and the correspondence with the case managers were pleasant and informative,” she shares.
Kelly’s New Hearing Aids Help Him Hear His Co-Workers

Kelly works at a shipyard. He has hearing loss and needs to wear hearing aids.
When he needed new hearing aids, his audiologist referred him to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for funding help. He applied and was quickly approved.
“It was able to supply me with some funding in help in paying for a new set of hearing aids that were needed for my hearing loss,” he shares.
“Using the Assistive Technology Services Program, My Chances of Finding a Job Increase Significantly”

Volodymyr is currently searching for work while attending classes to improve his English.
While working with WorkBC Employment Services to find employment, he was referred to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for funding to get hearing aids, which he needs for employment.
“[The] Assistive Technology Services program helped me improve communication with people. I currently received and am using a hearing aid, Phonak Audeo L-R/RT,” he shares.
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Helps Yong Dan Provide High Quality Customer Service

Yong Dan works as a Store Associate for a retail store. Her duties include greeting customers, working the cash register, restocking and organizing merchandise, and resolving customer complaints. She has hearing loss.
Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, she was able to receive funding for a new set of hearing aids.