Educators and professionals who have worked with Screenless Allies share their experiences below.
Karen Barber
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Lubbock, Texas
“Jose has supported me for many years with all of my braille assistive technology needs. He is my go-to person whenever I need help figuring out a braille notetaker, braille display, or using a computer with JAWS. Jose has extensive knowledge of the tools available for people who are blind, and when you have a specific need, he almost always has thoughtful ideas on how to meet it. He is both highly knowledgeable and genuinely friendly.”
Cheryl Webster
Division Chair, Education and FYE
Frank Phillips College, Borger, Texas
“Jose is a popular speaker with a wealth of information about technology and accessibility for the blind. He has been conducting short workshops for EDUC 2301 Special Populations classes at Frank Phillips College for nine years. He teaches future teachers to use practical accessibility features on their phones and PCs to help students with blindness, low vision, and dyslexia.
He also demonstrates specialized technology and apps for the visually impaired, and leads students to a realization of the educational, daily living, social, and inclusion needs of this population. His presentations are hands-on and highly engaging for participants, and the information he has shared is making a positive impact on classrooms across the Panhandle and beyond.”
Winston Smith
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
Amarillo, Texas
“I’ve known Jose for a long time, and for the entirety of that time, he has demonstrated a strong aptitude for assistive technology. He stays up to date on all of the latest devices and smartphone apps designed to help those with vision loss. I’ve utilized his knowledge and expertise numerous times. I highly recommend his services if you need help with VI-related assistive technology.”
Sharrie Lyon
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI)
Abilene, Texas
“Jose was wonderful to work with. So patient when I had questions or needed to take notes—I took a lot of notes. I could also call him and ask more questions if I forgot something.
As a TVI, we are asked to work with equipment or software that we don’t know or use ourselves, which makes our jobs challenging. Jose made those challenges easier to cope with.”