Thank you for joining us for Season 7 of Ascii Anything!
Our first episode of the season is focused on World Braille Day and features Moser Consulting's Tom Coburn, one of Moser's consultants who was born with Rubella, causing life-long vision of 20/100 before he became totally blind in 2020. World Braille Day is a day that celebrates the life-changing impact of Louis Braille's invention and the accessibility it has brought to millions of visually impaired individuals worldwide.
Tom overcame that significant challenge to utilize his knowledge of computer information systems, but didn't learn Braille until later in life. He is facing this new obstacle by continuing to learn Braille. Tom has 10 years of previous call center experience and brings more than his technical expertise, but also excellent communication skills to his work. His ability to adapt and thrive despite any challenges makes him a valuable member of the Moser Consulting team.
For more information on resources for the blind, including Braille and World Braille Day, you can visit:
nfb.org
To learn more about employment opportunities for blind people and people with low vision, you can visit:
bosma.org
To purchase braille materials and other resources for low vision adaptability:
freedomscientific.org
maxiaids.com
humanware.com