Mélange Accessibility for All Magazine July 2021 | Page 27

be confident that mistakes can be corrected .
Kerryn believes a lot more should be done for the blind in Trinidad and Tobago but is pleased that the Government is taking steps to help , such as the recent change to textured polymer bank notes , making it easier for the visually-impaired to identify their money without assistance . He is glad that some local websites are accessible . Many others are not but he admits that things are improving on his island .
Thanks to technology , limitations , to Kerryn , are few . In addition to his laptop , necessary screen reading software , his smart watch , phone and apps , he attributes his confidence today to the people he is fortunate to have in his life . He attended mainstream school and teachers , principal and friends were very supportive . Today , coworkers and friends continue to have a positive , confidenceboosting effect on his life . Central to all of this is his tightknit family , who has , since birth remained his greatest allies , source of strength and ongoing encouragement . Through the years , they have supported his efforts to further educate himself and continues to stand by his side as he reaches for the stars . Kerryn is considered to be a huge inspiration to others and gracefully accepts this accolade . He is thrilled to have an opportunity every day to make a difference in someone ’ s life through technology .
Although IT is where the bulk of his interests lie , Kerryn also enjoys listening to audio books , playing card and word games online , is an avid sports fan and plays goalball with team mates on the island . He has a keen interest in airplanes and loves to travel . His enthusiasm for life results in positive connections , and with an ever-expanding network , Kerryn is eager to learn the new technologies that are coming on stream . There are so many people to teach , and lives to enhance with the advancements that are being made !
His eyes are set on enrolling in website accessibility courses , so he is on a pursuit to find the most suitable .
Do you need IT help or advice ? He will be happy to assist .
Contact Kerryn : By phone / What ’ s App :
868-397-5307
By email : kerryn . gunness @ gmail . com
He will love to connect with you .

Too many misconceptions still exist about the capabilities of people who are blind .

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