Jared W. Mendenhall has extensive experience in disability services, particularly in supporting individuals with visual impairments and promoting inclusive educational environments. He is currently working as the Alternative Formats Coordinator at Oregon State University’s Disability Access Services department, where he supervises students and staff in the creation, ordering and quality assurance of accessible formats for educational materials, such as textbooks, research papers and other digital media. Jared collaborates closely with students and professors to develop accommodation plans that support student independence and success.Prior to this, Jared worked with the Department of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Salt Lake City as a College Track Intern. In this role, he developed curricula for programs aimed at preparing blind and visually impaired individuals for college and in gaining life skills, including Time Management, Communication and Professional Organization. He also served as a substitute instructor in various subjects, such as Braille, Accessible Technology and Home Management.Earlier in his career, Jared gained valuable experience as an Instructor with the National Federation of the Blind’s Project Strive, where he worked with blind young adults to build their independence and self-confidence through supervised activities and real-world experiences. Jared’s work in disability services is complemented by his educational background in English and Communication from Utah Valley University, as well as his bilingual skills (English/Spanish) and proficiency in accessible technologies. Additionally, he has a passion for writing, having published works in university journals and contributed to various literary projects, both in editing and creative development roles.