Apple Education Success Story
Rory Goss was featured by Apple Education as part of its student success stories, sharing how accessibility, resilience, and technology helped him continue his education after life changed unexpectedly.
After being diagnosed with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, Rory lost 95% of his vision in a short period of time. At just 16 years old, while studying for his A-levels, he had to quickly adapt the way he learned, communicated, and approached everyday life.
Through Apple’s built-in accessibility features, including Zoom, larger text, VoiceOver, Follow Focus, iCloud, and Continuity Camera, Rory was able to continue studying, stay connected with his classmates, and take ownership of his learning again. What began as a way to cope became a bridge to independence, confidence, and possibility.
The story highlights Rory’s belief that accessibility should be a starting point, not an afterthought. With the right tools, support, and determination, Rory went on to achieve three A* grades at A-level and is now studying Business Studies at Ulster University in Belfast.
For Rory, being featured by Apple was more than a personal milestone. It was an opportunity to show how inclusive technology can change lives, remove barriers, and help people continue moving forward when the future feels uncertain.
Key themes: Apple accessibility, education, resilience, independence, inclusive technology, confidence, and overcoming barriers.
After being diagnosed with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, Rory lost 95% of his vision in a short period of time. At just 16 years old, while studying for his A-levels, he had to quickly adapt the way he learned, communicated, and approached everyday life.
Through Apple’s built-in accessibility features, including Zoom, larger text, VoiceOver, Follow Focus, iCloud, and Continuity Camera, Rory was able to continue studying, stay connected with his classmates, and take ownership of his learning again. What began as a way to cope became a bridge to independence, confidence, and possibility.
The story highlights Rory’s belief that accessibility should be a starting point, not an afterthought. With the right tools, support, and determination, Rory went on to achieve three A* grades at A-level and is now studying Business Studies at Ulster University in Belfast.
For Rory, being featured by Apple was more than a personal milestone. It was an opportunity to show how inclusive technology can change lives, remove barriers, and help people continue moving forward when the future feels uncertain.
Key themes: Apple accessibility, education, resilience, independence, inclusive technology, confidence, and overcoming barriers.
