Empowering meaningful participation for individuals with low vision/ blindness using everyday items
Tracks
Functional independence (Disability)
Vision assistance and low-vision technologies (Assistive Technology)
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| 10:40 AM - 11:05 AM |
| Great Hall 3 |
Speaker
Itanje Brownlee
Ot
Guide Dogs Qld
Empowering meaningful participation for individuals with low vision/ blindness using everyday items
Biography
Itanje Brownlee is an occupational therapist at Guide Dogs Queensland, specialising in low vision rehabilitation. She supports individuals across Queensland to maximise independence through functional assessment, assistive technology, and practical strategies. Passionate about evidence-based practice, passionate about advocacy for accessibility, person-centred supports that enhance participation at home, school, and community.