Talking Tech: A Blind Person's Perspective on Technology

Description Technology is an integral part of our daily lives, but how does it affect people with vision impairments? In this presentation, I will share my personal story of being a blind person who uses technology for education, work, and entertainment. I will demonstrate some of the tools and devices that I use, such as screen readers, braille displays, and magnification software. I will also discuss some of the challenges and opportunities that technology presents for people with visual impairments. Join me for an informative and interactive session that will give you a new perspective on technology and accessibility. Bio Hey I'm Jamal! By day I work with See Me Please not just for the usual user testing gig, but to create inclusion from within. Officially, I lead engagements with clients, but my job is a mixed bag of surprises. Sometimes I get paid to chat with some really interesting people about tech and accessibility. I was born with a vision impairment and I'm passionate about accessibility and technology. I also love talking with people. In my opinion, accessibility shouldn’t need to be a heavy or intimidating conversation. Organisations shouldn’t be worried about compliance or getting in trouble when it comes to the accessibility of their services. Creating interest in accessibility, and the users who rely on accessible services is incredibly important to me. By night, I perform stand-up comedy at various clubs around Sydney and am a regular at The Sydney Comedy Store. I try to use humour as a way to humanise the blind experience in hopes of making interactions with normies a little less awkward. My passion for tech and comedy overlap as I rely on accessible technologies such as transport apps, productivity apps and accessible tech devices. All of which I use to get me to and from shows, manage my own books and write new material to keep my sets fresh.