Technology@Work Helps Roy Get 鈥淏ack on Track鈥
Singer-songwriter Roy Forbes was declared legally blind after an accident damaged his good eye. With Technology@Work, he received a range of assistive equipment that helped him to continue performing.
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Skip to NavigationSinger-songwriter Roy Forbes was declared legally blind after an accident damaged his good eye. With Technology@Work, he received a range of assistive equipment that helped him to continue performing.
Patrick found it tiring to push his manual wheelchair for his volunteer work in the outdoors. Through Technology@Work, he received a power assist that helps him go for hours.
After injuring his knee and ankle in a car accident, Richard was looking for a position that would play to his strengths and not be physically demanding. With Working Together, he updated his resume and cover letter, gained confidence, and secured a job.
Dhruv found it painful to move around in his manual wheelchair at work. Through Technology@Work, he received funding towards a power assist. Now he’s more efficient because he has no more shoulder pain.
Ian Chan is a wheelchair rugby player who enrolled in the Distance Computer Comfort program. Using the resume and cover letter he made in the classes, he was able to land the head coach position at BC Wheelchair Sports Association.