Isaac Makes a Difference With Assistive Technology
We鈥檝e recently had the chance to host a build event in Summerside, PEI, with the help of Isaac, a student who鈥檚 been doing some amazing things in the field of assistive technology.
New Hearing Aids Help Karen Earn a Promotion
Karen works in the finance department of an organization, responsible for variance reporting, budget analysis, and reconciliation. She oversees two bookkeepers, and also answers the inquiries of managers, donors, and stakeholders. Recently, she has noticed a decline in her hearing, particularly affecting her ability to hear speech.
鈥淚鈥檓 Very Appreciative and Thankful That the Assistive Technology Services Program Exists鈥
When asked if she would recommend WorkBC Assistive Technology Services to others, Carol replies, 鈥淲ithout a doubt! The agents were very friendly and helpful, and the process went smooth and quickly. It was 10 days from the time I made a phone call to the day I had a fitting for the hearing aids.”
鈥淚 Can Keep Communicating at Work,鈥 Kerstin鈥檚 New Hearing Aids Make a Big Difference
Kerstin is self-employed, working as an accountant. Her job involves talking with staff and customers, both in-person and over the phone. She has hearing loss.
New Hearing Aids Give Suzy Confidence
Suzy began noticing hearing loss nearly 15 years ago, and had previously considered getting hearing aids, but she couldn鈥檛 afford them. She found it difficult to participate in events like gallery openings with her hearing loss, and as a teacher, she found she was asking students to repeat themselves multiple times.