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Linda has hearing loss, which impacts her ability to hear instructions from the classroom teacher 鈥 she often has to check back with the teacher to confirm instructions. Since many of the children she works with speak quietly, she also has to lean closer to hear the students.
Cynthia had a severe traumatic brain injury in 2017 that left her fighting for her life. She had to relearn many things 鈥 reading, writing, walking without an aid, managing stairs, and even putting jam on toast.
Maria has hearing loss, which makes it hard to hear in public spaces and during court hearings and meetings. In particular, she was having trouble hearing her clients when they need to speak quietly.
Bob worked in the telecommunications industry as an engineer for 30 years before retiring in 1999. He loves working with electronics. So, when he came across Neil Squire鈥檚 Makers Making Change program at an event at the Coquitlam Public Library earlier this year, it quickly piqued his interest.
Chessa has Central Auditory Processing Disorder, which leads to misunderstanding and mishearing of conversations. She finds loud voices and quick speech difficult to hear, and can find directions difficult to follow.