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Nand works full-time as a janitor. He has hearing loss, which can make it difficult to communicate with his co-workers. His audiologist referred him to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services for funding for hearing aids.
Kaeli works at a dog daycare, and she is also self-employed as a dog trainer. However, she has had hyperacusis 鈥 sensitivity to sound 鈥 all her life, as well as ADHD.
Paula is a homeshare provider, providing support for two adults with disabilities who live with her. Her duties include providing a safe and comfortable home environment, preparing meals, and taking the people she supports to medical appointments.
鈥淭his program has been incredibly helpful for me as a small business owner. The cost of essential assistive technology had previously prevented me from obtaining the tools I needed to perform at my best at work. Thanks to the financial support from this program, I can now do my job effectively.”
When Lisa was 23, she was in car accident that left her a C6, C7 incomplete quadriplegic. She has been using a wheelchair ever since. Now having just turned 60, she鈥檚 raised two grown kids with her 鈥渨onderful husband,鈥 and has since re-gained the strength to drive and do most of the cooking and cleaning in her house. Lisa loves her life.