Andrew is self-employed, doing woodwork and renovations. In that capacity, his job involves everything from the actual fabrication and installation work to dealing with customers and billing. He has hearing loss, which has made it hard to find work.

“I have congenital bilateral sensorineural moderate to severe hearing loss which has made lifelong communication challenges in-person and on the phone. Word recognition is low in all environments, speech in noise is virtually impossible,” he shares, noting that while had a previous set of hearing aids, they were no longer effective for his hearing needs on the job.

Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, Andrew received funding for a new set of hearing aids to help him thrive in self-employment.

“I have more confidence and optimism than I’ve had in decades,” he says thanks to his new hearing aids. “My new devices have increased my daily functionality in multiple environments. My ability to communicate and adapt is giving me much more confidence and I’m looking forward to expanding my opportunities.”

Andrew praises WorkBC Assistive Technology Services staff as “very professional and attentive in assisting me,” and recommends the program to others in need.

“My confidence and competency in communication have greatly improved, which I’m certain will equate to more work in the future.”

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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 www.workbc-ats.ca for more information about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services.

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