Professional Assistive Technology Training
Empowering independence through personalized AT instruction and support.
About
Hi, I'm Josh—a certified Assistive Technology Instructor through World Services for the Blind. I specialize in the areas highlighted throughout this website, with a deep focus on making technology accessible and empowering for everyone.
Computers have always been more than a hobby for me—they're a transformative tool that can open doors, spark independence, and change lives. Blind since birth, I've relied on assistive technology for nearly my entire life, giving me firsthand insight into its power and potential.
My background spans assistive tech, device troubleshooting, and foundational coding. But what drives me most is teaching. I love watching students discover new possibilities, gaining confidence as they realize they can do things they never thought possible. That moment of breakthrough—when someone goes from hesitant to unstoppable—is what makes this work so rewarding for both student and instructor.
Services
- Screen reader training (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Microsoft Office applications training
- Willing to learn and support any software needed by clients
- Adaptive hardware setup and training
- Workplace accommodation consulting
- One-on-one sessions (remote sessions available)
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Personal Projects
In my free time, I enjoy working on various tech projects and programming challenges. I use Kiro, Amazon's AI assistant, to help build and develop many different programs, from simple utilities to complex games.
Bubble Tycoon
Bubble Tycoon is a comprehensive idle/incremental game I've developed in Python using wxPython for the GUI and pygame for audio. The game features a rich progression system where players pop bubbles to earn currency, purchase upgrades, and unlock new content.
Key features include:
- Idle gameplay with bubbles-per-second automation
- Extensive upgrade system with pets, weapons, and special abilities
- Combat system with dungeons, monsters, and PvP battles
- Palace building with traps, guards, and defense mechanics
- Team system for multiplayer collaboration
- Cloud save functionality with AWS integration
- Auto-update system for seamless game maintenance
- Multiple currencies including bubbles, diamonds, and rubies
The game includes advanced features like quest systems, leaderboards, gift exchanges between players, and a comprehensive pet hotel system. Built with accessibility in mind, it supports screen readers and keyboard navigation.
Download Bubble Tycoon (Windows executable)