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[Will Walsh]

Hi all,

i’m sure my colleague Eli may follow up soon after me. My name is Will, and I reside in Texas. I’ve been in the att training lane now for a little over two years or so, and recently joined Miles Access Skills Training based out of Oregon.
I have been fully blind since birth thanks to a genetic eye condition known as Leber congenital amaurosis or LCA for short. I had always been interested in pressing buttons and flipping switches ever since I was an infant, but things really took off for me when I was given Jaws and a Mountbatten in kindergarten, followed by a BrailleNote empower once I reached the fourth grade.
I was in the band playing percussion through most of high school and DJ’d my way through college to help pay the bills. Once I graduated, I knew att was critical to my success and wanted to do my part to make sure others could reach their full potential. I got my initial schooling through East Texas Lighthouse For The bBlind’s assistive technology instructor program, which is a 6 to 8 week fast-paced course. I trained for my local nonprofit for a time, some unexpected events occurred which ultimately led me here.
I look forward to exchanging ideas and sharing resources as this is definitely my passion for the long run.

All the best,

Will Walsh
Accessibility Consultant
Miles Access Skills Training LLC
1400 SW 5th Ave, Suite 690
Portland Or, 97201
Phone: 971-217-0516
Email: willwalsh at blindmast.com<mailto:willwalsh at blindmast.com>
Web: www.blindmast.com<http://www.blindmast.com/>