[NHLakesChapter] NH SBVI Global Accessibility Awareness Day "GAAD" Celebration Tuesday 5/20 at 3 PM

[danatrahan at comcast.net]

New Hampshire Services for the Blind and Vision Impaired (SBVI)

Presents a Celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day

 

 

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Location: Online via Zoom

 

Join SBVI for an exciting and uplifting virtual event honoring Global
Accessibility Awareness Day. Hear from high-achieving blind and visually
impaired leaders from New Hampshire who are breaking barriers in the world
of assistive technology and accessibility.

 

Who Should Attend:

. Students interested in technology and achievement

. Parents who want to support and empower their children

. Professionals looking to learn more about accessibility and inclusion

. Anyone passionate about technology and equity

 

Come be inspired, informed, and connected. Discover how accessibility
changes lives-and how you can be part of the movement.

 

Zoom link to be shared upon registration.

 

For more information, contact: Dana Trahan DanaTrahan at comcast.net
<mailto:DanaTrahan at comcast.net> 

 

Let's celebrate innovation, inclusion, and the power of possibility!

 

See bios below:




 

Rick Blair

softwarethatworks at gmail.com, home

rick.blair at se.com, work

+1 603 512-1699, cell

 

Rick holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and computer
science and a master's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on
control theory. After graduation, he began his career in the field of
industrial controls, designing computers to run machines and processes.

Rick was born extremely nearsighted. In 1999, he began to lose his remaining
eyesight and by 2012, he was a full-time screen reader user, starting with
WindowEyes and migrating to NVDA. In 2010, he got his first Seeing EyeR dog.
Despite losing his eyesight, he retained his employment with Schneider
Electric with only slight adjustments in responsibilities, mainly due to
inaccessible tools. In 2015, he planned to buy a product for his home, only
to find out it was completely inaccessible. Since then, Rick has been
learning and preaching accessibility. In 2024, Rick was promoted to a newly
created position in Schneider Electric as the Senior Principal Digital
Accessibility Program Manager. This new role allows Rick to help Schneider
Electric employees incorporate accessibility into their daily activities.

 

When not working, Rick enjoys baking, woodworking, and listening to vinyl
records.




 

Drew Crook

Drew Crook is an Accessibility Architect and forward-thinking software
engineer who builds accessible digital experiences that scale. Drawing on
both deep technical expertise and lived experience navigating vision loss
from a degenerative retinal condition, Drew bridges innovation and inclusion
across web, mobile, and emerging technologies like Virtual Reality. His work
doesn't just remove barriers-it earns trust, drives cultural change, and
delivers lasting impact. As a force multiplier, Drew empowers teams to build
accessibly from the ground up.




 

Tina Curcio

Tina Curcio was born and raised in New Hampshire. She currently resides in
Chester, NH with her loving family, which includes her husband, son, and two
cherished pets - a cat and a dog.

After graduating from college, Tina embarked on a career in real estate and
eventually became a Title Agent in Florida. Her professional journey took a
turn when she moved back to New Hampshire, where she began working for a
prominent insurance company. Tina has dedicated 16 years to this company,
making significant contributions in various roles.

In her current position, Tina serves as a Scrum Master in Technology, where
she excels in guiding and managing teams to deliver high-quality projects.
Additionally, she showcases her leadership skills by heading an Employee
Resource Group focused on supporting individuals with disabilities,
demonstrating her commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive
workplace.

Tina's career is marked by her unwavering dedication and passion for making
a positive impact in her professional and personal life.

 

 

 

All the best,

 

Dana Trahan

On behalf of:

David De Notaris, Sky's the Limit Communications

Eileen Rivera Ley , Blind Savvy USA

 

603-580-5096 (Dana's home/landline) 
603-365-5242 (Dana's mobile) 
 <mailto:danatrahan at comcast.net> danatrahan at comcast.net

 

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