“I Can Keep Communicating at Work,” Kerstin’s New Hearing Aids Make a Big Difference

August 14, 2024

WorkBC Assistive Technology Services participant Kerstin

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.

Her audiologist referred her to WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, and with funding through the program, Kerstin was able to purchase a new set of hearing aids.

“[I’m] so happy with the assistive technology device. I can keep communicating at work,” she shares, noting that she received her new hearing aids quite quickly.

Kerstin says she “aDZܳٱ” recommends WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, calling it a “great program.”

“Thank you very much, I am very grateful that you helped me out financially to purchase a new set of hearing aids,” she says.


WorkBC Assistive Technology Services is operated by Neil Squire. Assistive Technology Services are available to individuals who have a work-related barrier due to a disability or a functional limitation. This may include barriers related to traveling to and from the workplace.

Questions about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services? Need help applying? Contact us: 1-844-453-5506 or info-ats@workbc.ca

Please visit for more information about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services.

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