David Vosnacos Email & Phone Number

Victoria Park, Western Australia, Australia

This role focusses on the delivery of innovative technology services, capacity building and training within the corporate, health and disability sector with the aim to create more inclusive and supportive environments for people with vision impairment. A key component has been taking the lead role in responding to all requests for worksite assessments under VisAbility's National Panel of Assessors contract to address the barriers experienced by employees with a vision impairment.I have continued to represent VisAbility on several community based access and inclusion advisory groups including:- Town of Victoria Park;- Perth Airport; and,- Western Australian Electoral Commisssion.Currently am working a model to support people with a vision impairment to become members of other access and inclusion advisory groups across Western Australia.I have continued VisAbility's representation on the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Executive Committee and its 2024 conference planning committee. For the conference itself I had multiple roles that covered:- Scoping the accessibility of the chosen venue;- Training volunteers and staff at the venue in sighted guide;- Acting as Master of Ceremonies for the 4 day event; and,- Coordinating the audiovisual needs for presenters and delegates alike including access to Auslan interpreters, hearing augmentation system and automated captioning.As an ARATA member I was part of the planning committee for the Australian Assistive Technology Conference for 2024. I contributed in this way as part of my commitment to ARATA's goals and purposes even though I was unable to attend the conference. My significant focus was on the accessibility of the event including their logo design.I am an active member of the Perth Web Accessibility & Inclusion Design Meetup group. I had a key role in the 2024 hybrid Perth Web Accessibility Camp including event planning and acting as Master of Ceremonies.

Victoria Park, Western Australia, Australia

In this managerial role with a significant clinical component I lead a VisAbility team of Low Vision and Assistive Technology specialists in efficiently meeting the needs of people living with a vision impairment. This team includes VisAbility's Assistive Technology Consultants, Mentors and Orthoptists. Whilst managing the team I continued to represent VisAbility of several community based access and inclusion advisory groups including:- Town of Victoria Park;- City of Perth;- City of Belmont;- City of Melville;- City of Wanneroo;- Perth Airport;- Western Australia Electoral Commission; and,- Public Transport Authority.I represented VisAbility at the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities 2023 conference. I had multiple roles that covered:- Acting as Master of Ceremonies for the 4 day event; and,- Coordinating the audiovisual needs for presenters and delegates alike including access to Auslan interpreters and automated captioning.As the conferences in 2022 and 2021 were held virtually my role focussed on providing the necessary background audiovisuals including promotional materials broadcast between each session.As a long standing member of the Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) I was engaged with their 2022 conference planning committee. My primary role was in the program development committee involving the review of submitted papers and proposals.I have been an active member of the Perth Web Accessibility & Inclusion Design Meetup group and regularly attend their monthly meetings. I have also had a key role in annual Perth Web Accessibility Camp including event planning and acting as Master of Ceremonies.

Victoria Park, Western Australia, Australia

In this role I coordinated VisAbility's Assistive Technology specialist service and National Panel of Assessor contract across Western Australia and Tasmania. A key component was taking the lead role in responding to all requests for worksite assessments under the NPA contract to address the barriers experienced by employees with a vision impairment both in the community and within VisAbility's own staff.I also provided access consultancy advice to several external stakeholders with my expertise across websites, apps, physical environments and print.I continued to represent VisAbility of several community based access and inclusion advisory groups including:- Town of Victoria Park;- City of Perth;- City of Belmont;- City of Melville;- Perth Airport;- Western Australia Electoral Commission; and,- Public Transport Authority.I have been an active member of the Perth Web Accessibility & Inclusion Design Meetup group and regularly attend their monthly meetings. I have also had a key role in annual Perth Web Accessibility Camp including event planning and acting as Master of Ceremonies.

Victoria Park, Western Australia, Australia

Management of Job Access requests at VisAbility as part of the National Panel of Assessors. Integral part of the Access Consultancy for the provision of information, support and advice to internal and external sources on accessible premises, websites and printed material to local, state, federal and international organisations.Actively represent VisAbility on a range of community access panels including:- Public Transport Authority- New Museum of WA- Perth Airport- Forrestfield / Airport Link- Curtin University- City of Melville- City of Perth- Town of Victoria ParkAdminister the VisAbility / Guide Dogs Australia Occupational Therapist online support group.I have been an active member of the Perth Web Accessibility & Inclusion Design Meetup group and regularly attend their monthly meetings. I have also had a key role in annual Perth Web Accessibility Camp including event planning and acting as Master of Ceremonies.

Victoria Park, Western Australia, Australia

Project managed the development of the My Vision project at VisAbility. Incorporate research, focus groups and website development.Integral part of the Access Consultancy for the provision of information, support and advice to internal and external sources on accessible premises, websites and printed material to local, state, federal and international organisations.Actively represent VisAbility on a range of community access panels including:- Public Transport Authority- New Museum of WA- Perth Airport- Forrestfield / Airport Link- Curtin University- City of Melville- City of PerthI represented VisAbility at the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities 2018 conference. I had multiple roles that covered:- Acting as Master of Ceremonies for the 4 day event; and,- Coordinating the audiovisual needs for presenters and delegates alike including access to a hearing augmention system and automated captioning.I have been an active member of the Perth Web Accessibility & Inclusion Design Meetup group and regularly attend their monthly meetings. I have also had a key role in annual hybrid Perth Web Accessibility Camp including event planning and acting as Master of Ceremonies.

Victoria Park, Western Australia

Responsible for the development and ongoing management of VisAbility's client data systems, user interface design, staff training in the use of these systems and data analysis. Project member with key responsibilities in the design, key user testing, data migration, user interface design and implementation of VisAbility's new client management system.Key provider of accessibility information, advice and support to internal and external stakeholders in relation to systems, data and other access and inclusion needs.Actively represent VisAbility on a range of community access panels including:- Public Transport Authority- New Museum of WA- Perth Airport- Forrestfield / Airport Link- Curtin University- City of Melville- City of PerthResponsible for the ongoing development and management of VisAbility's staff intranet and response for external professional development services.

Victoria Park, Western Australia

Coordinator of the Metro Services team comprising Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Orthoptist and Optometrist staff. Responsible for the ongoing management of client data systems, staff training in the use of these systems and data analysis. Responsible for the provision of Eyelink Professional Development and Access Consultancy Services.Key provider of accessibility information, advice and support to internal and external stakeholders in relation to systems, data and other access and inclusion needs.Actively represent VisAbility on a range of community access panels including:- Public Transport Authority- New Museum of WA- Perth Airport- Forrestfield / Airport Link- Curtin University- City of Melville- City of Perth

Victoria Park, Western Australia

Responsible for the ongoing management of client data including staff training in the use of systems and data extraction for reporting purposes. Incorporated use of specialist reporting tools such as Crystal Reports and Microsoft SQL Server. Involved as project manager for a range of special projects undertaken by the Association. See project listings for more details. Responsible for the ongoing management of the Association's Eyelink Professional Development Services.Responsible for the provision of information, support and advice to internal and external sources on accessible premises, websites and printed material to local, state, federal and international organisations.Actively represent VisAbility on a range of community access panels including:- Public Transport Authority- New Museum of WA- Perth Airport- Forrestfield / Airport Link- Curtin University- City of Melville- City of Perth

Victoria Park, Western Australia

Management of the Information Systems team which incorporated the following services:- Assistive Technology- Braille and Talking Book Library- Data managementWithin the Assistive Technology area provide information, advice and training of the use of assistive technologies to people with a vision impairment. Actively involved in the project development of converting the Library service from analogue recording to digital systems. Responsible for the ongoing management of client data including staff training in the use of systems and data extraction for reporting purposes.

Victoria Park / Kingsley / Kalgoorlie-Boulder / Esperance, Western Australia

Provision of independent living skills information, advice and training to people with a vision impairment, families and carers, support workers and allied health professionals. The role also encompassed a service coordination role to support people with a vision impairment in Kalgoorlie - Boulder and Esperance. Responsible for the ongoing management of client data including staff training in the use of systems and data extraction for reporting purposes.

Shenton Park Wa

Provided information and advice on equipment to people with disabilities, the ageing, carers, friends / relatives and health professionals. Involved use of a computer based equipment database, online databases and manual filing system. Actively involved in the ongoing development and organisation of the centre including database structure. Completed a six month contract as Senior Occupational Therapist / Information Manager. Provided training to Occupational Therapists, both internally and externally to the Independent Living Centre, in the operation of the equipment database. Coordinated professional development sessions for work colleagues. Responsible for supervision of Occupational Therapy students. Provided assistance and impromptu training to administrative staff and health professionals in software applications e.g. Mail merging in Microsoft Word, management of e-mail attachments.

Launceston, Australia

Similar to duties performed at the Independent Living Centre of Western Australia with added responsibility for coordination and implementation of Mobile Outreach Service itinerary statewide.

Professional Certificate In Web Accessibility, Web Accessibility

Certificate Iv In Access Consulting, Access Consultancy

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Occupational Therapy/Therapist