New Hearing Aids Help Fred Continue to Thrive at Work

Written by Austin Cozicar on May 21, 2025. Posted in Case Studies

various building supplies including wood, a screwdriver, a ruler, a pencil, and screws

Fred works as a sales associate at a building supplies store in the BC Interior. He has hearing loss, which can make his job difficult.

“Adequate communication and understanding is imperative to my position,” he explains.

He had heard about WorkBC Assistive Technology Services from both co-workers, as well as from the local WorkBC Centre. He decided to apply for funding for the hearing aids he needs to do his job — in no time, he was approved.

“They paid a substantial portion of a new set of hearing aids,” he shares.

Now equipped with the hearing aids he needs to thrive in his workplace, Fred says he recommends WorkBC Assistive Technology Services to others in need.

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.

Government of Canada and BC logos: This program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia

Tags: assistive technology, BC, Hearing Aids, WorkBC Assistive Technology Services