Digital Inclusion & Accessibility Event
Queen’s University Belfast
Rory Goss was invited to share his story at a Digital Inclusion and Accessibility event at Queen’s University Belfast, hosted in partnership with Apple. The event brought together people from across further and higher education in Northern Ireland, to explore how technology can support accessibility, independence and inclusive learning.
During the event, Rory spoke about his personal journey with sight loss and how Apple technology has become an important part of his everyday life, learning, communication and independence. His talk highlighted how accessibility features can do more than support education - they can help people build confidence, stay connected and continue pursuing their goals.
Rory’s message focused on the idea that technology can be a lifeline, an equaliser and a bridge to independence. By sharing his experience, he helped demonstrate why digital inclusion matters and how accessible tools can create meaningful opportunities for everyone.
Key themes: Accessibility, Apple technology, digital inclusion, independence, education and equal opportunity.
During the event, Rory spoke about his personal journey with sight loss and how Apple technology has become an important part of his everyday life, learning, communication and independence. His talk highlighted how accessibility features can do more than support education - they can help people build confidence, stay connected and continue pursuing their goals.
Rory’s message focused on the idea that technology can be a lifeline, an equaliser and a bridge to independence. By sharing his experience, he helped demonstrate why digital inclusion matters and how accessible tools can create meaningful opportunities for everyone.
Key themes: Accessibility, Apple technology, digital inclusion, independence, education and equal opportunity.
