Nate and Valerie at the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services table with assistive technology on display.
Our Marketing Director Nate Toevs and Assistive Technology Assistant Valerie Baker at the Pacific Pain Forum today at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre.
AT Trainer and Assistant Jody Dickerson demonstrates assistive technology to Lunch and Learn guests.
Today, we had a cozy group learning all about AT at our in-person Lunch & Learn at our Burnaby office. We run Lunch & Learns every month — our next session will be a virtual date on May 21 open to anyone in BC, while our next in-person Burnaby date is June 18.
Learn more: buff.ly/VTIIBZu
Barb and Michelle at the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services table with assistive technology on display.
Today, we're at the Beban Park Social Centre in Nanaimo for the WorkBC Nanaimo Job Fair until 4 pm. Come by and say hi! Pictured here is Administrative Clerk Barb Hargrove and General Disability Practitioner/Regional Coordinator Michelle Cooper.
#WorkBCATS #JobFair #Outreach #Employment
A warehouse.
Mahmoud says he “definitely” recommends WorkBC Assistive Technology Services to others in need. “I am grateful for the support,” he shares. “My work is easier, and I can spend longer hours in the office and warehouse without foot pain.” #WorkBCATS
Read more: buff.ly/7bTNOyC
Nate talking presenting to a large crowd of people at an event. Text notes that the event will take place April 16th at 11:50 am. It also notes that this program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
We've got an in-person lunch and learn coming up on April 16th! Join us at our Burnaby office for a session on assistive technology, ergonomics, and services available to people who have work-related barriers due to a disability or functional limitation. Lunch is on us!
Register: buff.ly/AvGyVFu
A bottling machine.
Through #WorkBCATS, Margaret received funding for the hearing aids she needs for work.
“The hearing aids have changed my work life immensely. I can hear my co-workers and focus on my machine,” she says. “I could never have done this on my own.”
Read more: buff.ly/jMXNVuP
A woman works on a laptop in an office.
“I wasn’t able to hear someone sitting beside me if there was any kind of other noise. I can now attend meetings and hear people on the other side of the room. I can attend meetings and also take my turn doing the minutes,” Paula says. #WorkBCATS
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Gordon at the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services table with assistive technology on display.
Today, we're at the Fraser Valley Job Fair at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre in Abbotsford until 2 pm. Pictured here is Distance Training Coordinator Gordon Watt.
A printing press.
Sara works as a printing and production clerk in the Lower Mainland. She was born deaf, and has worn hearing aids since she was a child. Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, she received funding for a new set of hearing aids that she needs on the job. #WorkBCATS
Read: buff.ly/tM2QPLi
A person looks for work in the classified ads in the newspaper.
Jody is looking for work. Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, she received funding for the hearing aids she needs for employment.
“It has built my confidence, and reduced my worry about how I’m going to pay for it,” she says. #WorkBCATS
Read more: buff.ly/7ALfCiw
Laura
Laura (name changed to protect privacy) has her own house cleaning business. She has hearing loss and tinnitus, and this can make communicating with her clients difficult, particularly when they are soft-spoken. Through #WorkBCATS, she got the hearing aids she needs for work.
Read: buff.ly/bk9yLnU
A desktop computer monitor surrounded by various assistive technologies, including specialized keyboards, mouses, hearing aids, and glasses. Text indicates that this program is funded by the Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia. You can also visit workbc-ats.ca.
Join us Thursday, March 19th at 12 pm PT for a virtual Lunch & Learn. Learn all about assistive technology, ergonomics, and the services available to people who have work-related barriers due to a disability or functional limitation. Register: buff.ly/rpHveHw
#WorkBCATS #Disability #BritishColumbia
Barb at the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services table with assistive technology on display.
Today, we're at the WorkBC Duncan Job Fair at the Cowichan Community Centre until 4 pm. Here's Administrative Clerk Barb Hargrove at our booth.
@workbccowichan.bsky.social
Nate at the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services table with assistive technology on display.
Today, our Marketing Manager Nate Toevs is at the East Kootenay Career and Job Fair at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook.
A person measures a board of wood with a tape measurer.
“Communication is easier, and I feel noticeably more aware of my surroundings,” Scott says thanks to a new hearing aid through #WorkBCATS to help on the job. “[It has] lead directly to improved mental focus and productivity.”
Read more: buff.ly/4QwLput
Tina at the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services table with assistive technology on display.
Today, we're at the WorkBC Port Hardy Job Fair at the Port Hardy Civic Centre until 2:30 pm. Pictured here is Admin Clerk Tina Fabbro at our table.
Debbie at her workstation, using a large curved monitor in addition to her laptop.
#WorkBCATS “was incredibly helpful. They provided me with a really large screen so that I could see better and work faster. They also provided me with a ton of support on how to use the visual accessibility features on my computers and devices,” Debbie explains.
Read more: buff.ly/1v0D9wY
Patricia, in a wheelchair, in front of her wheelchair accessible van with a ramp leading into it.
#WorkBCATS “provided funding for the accessibility modifications on my new van, including the ramp, lowering system, six-way seat, and electronic hand controls,” Lynn shares. “These modifications allowed me to travel to and from work independently.”
Read: buff.ly/BrqSRXh
An in-person lunch and learn featuring a full room of people smiling and eating lunch. Text notes that the event will take place February 19th at 11:50 am. It also notes that this program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
Who doesn't love a free lunch? Join Marketing Manager Nate Toevs for an in-person Lunch & Learn at our Burnaby office! Learn all about AT, ergonomics, and the services available to people who have work-related barriers due to a disability or functional limitation.
Register: www.tfaforms.com/5165772
Hearing aids.
“I can now communicate much more easily with my students; understand their questions and identify their mistakes, as well as making them feel more comfortable when interacting with me and with each other,” explains Lena, who received hearing aids through #WorkBCATS.
Read more: buff.ly/Kb9XSGM
Andleeb, Nate, and Yasmin at the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services table with assistive technology on display.
Today we're at the Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table Newcomer Pathways to Employment and Self-Employment at the Ismaili Centre Vancouver until 2:30 pm. Pictured left to right: Administrative Clerk Andleeb Naqati, Marketing Manager Nate Toevs, and Administration Manager Yasmin Juma.
Nate at the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services table with assistive technology on display.
Today our Marketing Manager Nate Toevs is at the Black Press Greater Victoria Career & Education Expo at the Bay Street Armoury until 3 pm. Come by and say hi!
A man writes into a notebook.
“#WorkBCATS provided an assessment and ergonomic equipment for my home workspace,” Earl shares. “With the supports in place, I was able to complete my training and prepare for a transition into a new career field.”
Read more: buff.ly/k7RYtN3
#AssistiveTechnology #Ergonomics #Employment
Nate with Linda at the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services table with assistive technology on display.
Today we're at the Sto:lo Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training (SASET) Career Fair at the Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre until 3 pm. Our Marketing Manager Nate Toevs is pictured here with Linda Epp, Indigenous Talent Sourcing Specialist for ICBC. Come by and say hi!
A bookshelf in a library.
“I am much more effective at my job. Prior to receiving the hearing aids, I was contemplating having to quit my job because it was becoming so difficult to manage interactions, which made me very unhappy because I love my work,” shares Theresa. #WorkBCATS
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A chair at a desk facing a whiteboard in a classroom.
“[It’s] wonderful. I can hear so well. I can communicate well with my students that I assist, as well as [. . .] with the staff that I work with,” Sophie says thanks to #WorkBCATS. “Thank you so much for helping me from the bottom of my heart.”
Read more: buff.ly/RzY44cx
Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, Andrea received funding to get the hearing aids she needs on the job.
“With the support of hearing aids, I feel less anxious, less fatigued, and more confident in my daily interactions.”
Read more: buff.ly/UrembpN
#WorkBCATS #AssistiveTechnology
Nate standing outside. Text notes that the event will take place January 15th at 12 pm. It also notes that this program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
Join Nate this Thursday (January 15th) at 12 pm PST for a virtual Lunch and Learn. Learn about assistive technology, ergonomics, and workplace accommodations for people with disabilities or chronic pain. Register: ow.ly/kxk850Qr10l
#WorkBCATS #Disability #BritishColumbia #AssistiveTechnology
A laptop being used for coding, with a notebook and pen beside it.
“Suddenly losing hearing and coping with the challenges it brought on was stressful. I worried that the application would be challenging, adding additional stress. However, the process was very streamlined & quick,” shares Aaron, who received a hearing aid through #WorkBCATS.
Read: buff.ly/iCESL86
Susan standing near a beached boat on a beach.
Through #WorkBCATS, Susan received funding for hearing aids with Bluetooth connectivity. She now feels much more confident in the job search process.
“The accommodations greatly improved my ability to hear the spoken word and enhanced my performance in interviews.”
Read more: buff.ly/vkwjx2l