What people are saying

“Neil Squire and Ms. Ritchie are one of Vancouver’s greatest (hidden) gems in providing geniune service and benefit to the hearing impaired and to all hearing aid users.” – Ram, Hearing Solutions Client

“It is amazing, and they’ve given me my life back, basically. I’m 55 years old and I’m able to work full time the rest of my working life. There’s really no disability or issue that I can’t overcome now.” – Gordon, Solutions Client

“I am so grateful to the Neil Squire Society for being such a positive support for me. They have all been very helpful, caring, and understanding of my situation amid their professionalism, knowledge, and over-the-top friendliness.” – Donna, Solutions Client

“The Neil Squire [Solutions] team was knowledgeable with an excellent understanding of new technology and what would best suit my needs.” – Ean, Solutions Client

“I am grateful for their assistance and for providing me with the technology that is helping me on my journey. [The program] is life-affirming.” – Roy, Solutions Client

“It’s a fantastic program. Your program is valuable and much-needed in the community.” – Patrick, Solutions Client

“Without this equipment, I had no way of getting to work as public transportation is not easily accessible in my area. I am very grateful for the equipment I have received and the independence it has given me.” – Angela, Solutions Client

“The upgrades to speech, magnification and scanning software programs as well as the ergonomic adjustments to my workstation have contributed to improving my physical health. Headaches, neck, shoulder and back pain have been reduced providing prolonged relief to the many hours spent at my desk.” – Lori, Solutions Client

“I can’t say enough good things about the support I’ve had and how thorough they were in looking at and assessing my needs. Everyone has been so friendly and so supportive and not seeing me as somebody with serious disabilities and not able to work. They looked at me from a positive perspective all the time. It gave me a lot of confidence, to be honest.” – Gordon, Solutions client

“They came by, they looked at how I was working and they suggested quite a few things. They figured out what would work and what might not work, and we went from there. It was awesome, they’re really nice people.” – Brock, Solutions Client

“[Neil Squire Solutions] were just absolutely amazing. Katrina was fantastic. All of the staff I met have been amazing. They made the process really easy and very comfortable. Change is hard, but working with Neil Squire [Solutions] helped smooth the transition,” – Rahul, Solutions Client

“I really felt very cared for and supported. The program is so important for people. It is just so great for people to be able to access this program because often times, they cannot work without any type of accommodations. So I do believe it is a life changing opportunity for people to be able to continue in the workforce.” – Liana, Solutions Client

“[I am experiencing] a huge improvement in my workability, endurance, and comfort, resulting in increased productivity. Once I started using this equipment, working hours just flew by. My mind is clearer, and I no longer have to ‘sleep the stress and pain away’ for the remainder of the days.” – Donna, Solutions Client

“I am extremely pleased with the program and the people at Neil Squire Society. They were thorough, professional, and result-focused and I have greatly benefited from their needs assessment and recommended assistive devices.” – Garry, Solutions Client

“It’s a phenomenal service. It helped my life out incredibly.” – Paige, Solutions Client

“I’m able to sit at my desk longer, I’m able to focus more clearly without having the distraction of having my neck cramping up. It has made an improvement to my well-being and my work. I mean before this, I was lying on the ground for longer than I sit in my chair. Now I can go for hours at my desk.” – Brock, Solutions Client

“When I got [the equipment] and started using it, immediately it increased my abilities or functions with the computer probably 300 or 400%.” – Gordon, Solutions client

“I have just received the hearing aid and am gradually using it in noisier environments. Initial test wearing allows me to have a normal conversation with colleagues again! It completely changed my life. My ability to hear has been restored to prime time.” – Zhi, Solutions Client

“They were amazing. They were really thorough, and knowledgeable, and very caring. They really try and make the most suitable changes that would positively impact [me].” – Judi, Solutions Client

“I thought I had adapted my workspace well, but their recommended changes to keyboarding, monitor height and sitting/standing positioning have greatly reduced my fatigue and greatly increased my productivity. I am no longer sore at the end of the day and am getting more work completed.” – Garry, Solutions Client

“I have noticed a dramatic decrease in my sciatica and migraines, it’s been amazing. It actually allows me to do more work.” – Jodi, Solutions Client

“This has been a life-changing experience and outcome for me. I am not only grateful for all they have done for me personally, but I commend them for the many lives they enhanced in the past and the lives they will enhance in the future. Thank you, Neil Squire Society, for enriching so many lives!” – Donna, Solutions Client

“Using these technologies while working helps me to be more active in my workplace by doing tasks more quickly. It has completely changed my life since I don’t have shoulder and back pain anymore.” – Mernoush, Solutions Client

“It wasn’t any kind of a cookie cutter solution. It was very much customized to my needs.” – Gordon, Solutions client

“The accommodation has absolutely improved my ability to work. My shoulder pain is gone. I can now focus on the task at hand much more easily. I’m more efficient because I can move around more quickly and I no longer have to worry about my deteriorating shoulders.” – Dhruv, Solutions Client

“The full version of the JAWS software and JAWS training provided by Technology@Work has enabled me to be back on my computer, working in Word (where I am writing this note), typing and sending emails, scripting my radio show and using the internet for research.” – Roy, Solutions Client

“It wasn’t a long, drawn-out process getting approved. Decisions seemed to come very quickly.” – Grant, Solutions Client

“[The program] significantly helped me with my job, in fact, it kind of revolutionized my job and how I work.” – Gordon, Solutions Client

“The hearing aid improves my listening and speech abilities, and I can be more efficient and confident with costumers and help them to achieve their financial goals.” – Hao, Solutions Client