WorkBC Assistive Technology Services
Neil Squire Society
Record #:
KNA0840
Last Modified:
26 Jun 2020
Last Full Update:
26 Jun 2020
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 1.844.453.5506 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1.844.453.5506 |
| Fax | 1.604.473.9364 |
| info-ats@workbc.ca | |
| Website | www.neilsquire.ca |
| Primary Contact | Zorana Ciric, Program Manager, Neil Squire; Phone: 604.473.9363 ext 126 * 1.844.453.5506; Fax: 604.473.9364; Email: zoranac@neilsquire.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Yasmin Juma, Administration Manager, Neil Squire; Phone: 604.473.9363 ext 127 * 1.844.453.5506; Fax: 604.473.9364 |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/neilsquiresoc Instagram: www.instagram.com/neilsquiresolutions/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/neil-squire-society RSS: www.neilsquire.ca/feed/ Twitter: twitter.com/NeilSquireSoc YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/NeilSquireSociety |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Supports employment for people with disabilities in BC who are currently or just about to start working or volunteering - Provides eligible assistive technology, products and services to individuals who have work and volunteer related barriers - Offers services to individuals and employers |
| Eligibility | Assistive Technology Services WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Assistive Technology Services provides equipment and devices to help individuals thrive in the workplace. Supports available through Assistive Technology Services include: Assistive devices, equipment and technology Ergonomic supports (e.g. ergonomic furniture, lighting systems) Restorative supports (e.g. canes, crutches) Attendant services related to work (e.g. assistance with mobility) American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and captioning services Communication and hearing devices related to work Workplace access and modification Vehicle modifications Items not funded through Assistive Technology Services: Medical treatments and therapies Items for daily living Employment services and case-management supports (e.g. job coaching, employment and skills training, wage subsidies, etc.) Supports and services that are not employment or volunteer related. Am I eligible for Assistive Technology Services? 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. To be eligible for Assistive Technology Services, you must: Be a resident of and be legally eligible to work in British Columbia and 16 years of age or older Be a full-time student in your last year of secondary or post-secondary school, a part-time student or have left school Need assistive equipment, devices or disability supports to start work or to avoid losing: your current work or self-employment or, volunteer work that is part of a longer term goal of employment For more information or to access Assistive Technology Services online, OR Go to Assistive Technology Services |
Location
| Address & Map | 3999 Henning Dr, #400 Burnaby, BC V5C 6P9 |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
Other Details
| Languages | English ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Italian ; Japanese ; Korean ; Punjabi ; Romanian ; Ukrainian |