About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
We are Delana Mitchell-Sandiford and Kern Pariag, Year Two students in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) programme at the University of the West Indies (UWI). This website is created in partial fulfilment of our course, EDSE 6001: Nature and Needs of Exceptionalities. Our shared goal is to turn evidence and lived experience into clear, practical guidance that promotes inclusion for persons who are blind or visually impaired in Trinidad & Tobago and the wider Caribbean.
Our Mission
Seeing potential → enabling participation.
We aim to:
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Raise public awareness about what visual impairment and blindness are (and are not).
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Bridge research and practice so families, teachers, classmates, employers, and community groups know how to support inclusion.
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Champion accessibility—from classroom materials and exams to streets, services, and workplaces.
What you'll find here
Meet The Team
"Our Account"
Our Approach & Values
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Rights-based & strengths-focused: we emphasize capabilities, not limitations.
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Evidence-informed: content is drawn from reputable sources (e.g., TTBWA, WHO/PAHO, professional guidelines) and adapted for the Caribbean context.
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Culturally responsive: examples, case studies, and language reflect our local classrooms and communities.
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Accessibility first: we design for screen-reader compatibility, clear headings, meaningful link text, alt text for images, and readable contrast.
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Respectful language: we use person-first wording (e.g., “person who is blind”) while recognising that some prefer identity-first terms—our aim is respect and clarity.
Why this matters
Our "Why"
Low expectations and design barriers—more than vision loss itself—often limit participation at school and work. When attitudes, technology, and policy align, people who are blind or visually impaired thrive. This site exists to make that alignment easier.
Academic Integrity & Disclaimer
This site was produced for university coursework and professional learning. We reference our sources and credit third-party materials. Nothing here is medical advice, please consult qualified eye-care and rehabilitation professionals for individual assessment and treatment.
Acknowledgements
We thank our lecturers Dr. Blaides and Ms. Mitchell, Executive Officer at TTBWA Mr. Suratt, and his organization whose work informs this site. Special appreciation to practitioners and persons with lived experiences who continue to shape better practice in Trinidad & Tobago.