I am a small time assistive tech product developer. I accidentally qualified by becoming an expert wheelchair user.A Pom, lifelong tinker, dyslexic, and fancier of mechanical contrivances. I went on to study Mechanical Engineering. After a brief stint designing rotating machinery I emigrated to Australia and designed medical devices for a decade.It is my belief that poorly designed assistive technology imparts a perception of inability into the user. Conversely empowering AT does the opposite. I now run Roark Design and make shower wheelchairs that empower the user to travel independently and spontaneously. About half my time is dedicated to developing new and exciting assistive technology.My favourite invention is the bicycle. I believe in simple lean design and focusing on usability in the sector where its most important.