“I Wouldn’t Be Able to Work Without Hearing Aids”

March 29, 2023

WorkBC Assistive Technology Services participant Vinzenz at the Kelowna officeVinzenz works at a retirement resort in Kelowna as an executive chef, arranging schedules for chefs, planning the menus, and preparing bread, desserts, and main dishes for 150 residents.

He has hearing loss.

He learned about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services from his hearing clinic.

Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, Vinzenz received brand new hearing aids.

“It improves my overall employment [situation] 100 per cent,” he shares.

“I wouldn’t be able to work without hearing aids.”

Vinzenz says he “most definitely” would recommend WorkBC Assistive Technology Services to others in need.

“I would like to thank the Kelowna office for the professional help I have received — very polite and extremely helpful,” he says.

“Thank you very much.”


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

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