Accessible and affordable digital technologies for visually impaired people

The Digital Inclusion in Later Life project in the School of Computer Science at the University of St Andrews is happy to host a talk and demonstration by Stuart Beveridge from Seescape on Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 14:00. A networking session will follow the talk to enable attendees to meet one another and make connections.

Speaker

Stuart Beveridge is the Head of Accessible Technology at Seescape, a charity that works with visually impaired people in Fife. In this role, Stuart explores a range of digital technologies that can help improve the independence of those with visual impairments, and provides advice, training and support to his clients on adopting useful and appropriate technologies.

During this event, Stuart will discuss his work, including necessity and needs-driven innovation in finding accessible and affordable solutions, and the challenges and opportunities of emerging technologies such as generative AI. He will demonstrate some of the technologies he regularly uses, and outline possible avenues for collaborations with academia, industry, the third sector and policy makers.

Target audience

Colleagues from all sectors interested in accessible technologies, digital inclusion and assistive technologies are invited to attend the event. Tickets are free but required for attendance.

Venue

Both the talk and the networking session will take place in room 1.33 of the Jack Cole Building in North Haugh, St Andrews.

Parking

There is free parking at Petheram Bridge car parks very close to the School of Computer Science, athough spaces may be limited during office hours.

Sponsors

This event is jointly funded by the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) project fund and Student Services at the University of St Andrews.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

School of Computer Science - University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, United Kingdom