Training Structured learning process. Practitioner teaches, demonstrates, and assesses. Learner performs the skill independently. Builds new skills for safe, equitable access to technology. Examples: Learning JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, ZoomText, etc. Mentoring Coaching and guidance for someone who already has the … Continue reading →
Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is one of the most important skills a blind or low‑vision person can learn. It’s not therapy in the traditional sense—it’s practical training. O&M teaches you how to safely move through your environment: getting to work, … Continue reading →
This past week, I delivered a Toastmasters speech titled Still Standing — a reflection on one of the most turbulent, confronting, yet strengthening years of my life. At the heart of the speech was a line first written by 19th-century … Continue reading →
Lets start with a little bit of fun as a Vox Pop. Elise Lonsdale is linking her Toastmasters experience to her Business. Toastmasters encourages strong communication and business skills, growth and confidence. “Toastmasters, Where Leaders are Made” At Thursday night’s … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
In vocational education and training, it’s easy for people to feel overwhelmed by the terminology — training packages, qualifications, units of competency and everything underneath them. A clear way to understand this is to picture the system as a layered … Continue reading →
Our programs provide essential resources and support to enhance learning experiences for all students, promoting equal opportunities in education through innovative assistive technology solutions tailored to individual needs. Discover how assistive technology can empower students of all ages today! Contact … Continue reading →
What began as a simple proof-of-concept video turned out to be a near-final take. Yesterday, I recorded a demonstration of the new Page Explorer feature in JAWS for Windows 26 — a tool that has the potential to change how … Continue reading →
In this video, we visit Active EP in Ringwood to learn why exercise physiology and good balance are crucial for people who are blind or have low vision. Exercise helps them recover from falls and improves their balance, reducing the … Continue reading →
As many of you know, in July 2025, I served as the Toastmaster for the afternoon at Wandan Toastmasters, where the theme was Artificial Intelligence. Typically, someone with a major role doesn’t receive a table topic, but in this instance, … Continue reading →