This week, I had the privilege of representing DATA Australasia at the Statewide Vision Resource Centre Tech Expo on Tuesday. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with students, families, teachers, and colleagues across the blindness and low-vision community.

My table featured two computers for demonstrations and a third running a continuous slideshow—created on my iPhone and seamlessly transferred into Keynote using Apple Continuity. The slideshow invited people to join us in making education more inclusive and accessible, and it showcased the breadth of training and support we offer:

• JAWS for Windows
• NVDA, the free screen reader
• ZoomText & ZoomText Fusion
• Apple VoiceOver across iPad, iPhone, and Mac
• Universal Clipboard and Apple Continuity for moving text and images between devices
• Touch typing and keyboarding skills
• Support in navigating Braille devices and guidance through NDIS funding
• Referrals to independent Orientation & Mobility specialists, Occupational Therapists, and Orthoptists

It was also a wonderful chance to collaborate with other organisations and innovators in our sector—United Explorers, Sensible (multidirectional cane tips), VisionTech, Quantum RLV, Pacific Vision, and HumanWare. I appreciated reconnecting with so many colleagues I’ve worked alongside in both Australia and New Zealand.

About the collage

The nine-image collage I’ve posted features:

1. My exhibition table with the looping slideshow and my website displayed.
2. A portrait taken earlier in the morning—hair and makeup thanks to my friend Annette.
3. Me at the table demonstrating the Meta smart glasses with Be My Eyes (Be My AI).
4. Several green balloons marking my table.
5. A close-up of the computer on its stand, showing my website and an embedded video.
6. Another photo of me demonstrating the Meta glasses and a handheld device.
7. A wider shot of my table—photos containing children were professionally blurred for privacy.
8. The DATA Australasia logo in green, blue, yellow and white.
9. Myself standing with Quentin from NV Access, holding a cane fitted with a Sensable cane tip.

I deeply value my relationship with the Statewide Vision Resource Centre—not only do I contribute through my own business, but I also work there one day a week in the Support Skills Program. Both roles complement each other beautifully, and I look forward to sharing more about that partnership soon.

Call Elise on 0448 966 533 or +61 448 966 533 Or use our Enquiries Form

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