For vision impaired professionals, the right assistive technology can be the difference between struggling to complete everyday tasks and thriving in a rewarding career. At Dolphin, we believe that sight loss should never be a barrier to employment, independence, or professional growth. That's why SuperNova has been designed to help people access information, communicate effectively and confidently perform their roles in the workplace.
Recently, we spoke with two SuperNova users from different professional backgrounds. One is a trainer who helps others discover the benefits of assistive technology, while the other works in IT for a busy legal practice. Despite their different career paths, both shared a common message: SuperNova has enabled them to continue working, remain independent, and excel in their roles.
Employment can present unique challenges for people with sight loss. Accessing documents, navigating software, reading emails, joining online meetings and working with specialist systems all require solutions that are reliable and adaptable.
SuperNova combines screen magnification, screen reading, colour enhancement, OCR (optical character recognition) technology and customisable accessibility features to help users work in the way that suits them best. Whether someone requires subtle visual enhancements or full screen reading support, SuperNova adapts to individual needs.
This flexibility was a recurring theme in our conversations with users. As every vision impairment is different, workplace accessibility is never a one-size-fits-all solution.
One of the users we recently spoke with was Jason Beal, who works at Remtek, providing assistive technology training for students and individuals with vision impairments. Jason has been using SuperNova for around a decade, regularly training others on how to get the most from their assistive technology.
Throughout his career, SuperNova has played a key role in helping Jason perform his job effectively. When discussing the impact the software has had on his work, Jason was direct:
"Without Supernova, I wouldn't be able to do any of my job here at all. Literally, I'd be stuck."
For Jason, colour schemes and visual customisation are especially important. He relies on SuperNova colour settings to quickly switch between different visual environments, making it easier to read information and navigate applications throughout the working day.
As someone who trains others on SuperNova, Jason also sees first-hand how the software transforms people's confidence at work.
Speaking about his experience supporting new users, he explained:
"Once you find the right colour for them, they go, 'Oh, I can actually read the screen!' In the past when I was training a few people, the person almost broke into tears, as they could actually see what was on the screen."
He highlighted that every user's needs are different and that the ability to personalise settings is essential: "It's very personalized. There's not one size fits all."
Jason also praised the ease of getting started with the software, explaining that new users benefit from the built-in guidance and intuitive design of SuperNova: “As soon as you launch it now, you've got the help tutorial telling you all the shortcuts that you need to use. And it's very intuitive”
For employers looking to support vision impaired staff, Jason's experience demonstrates the value of providing technology that can be tailored to each individual, while remaining straightforward enough to learn and deploy quickly.
We also recently spoke with Darren White, an IT Manager working for a solicitors practice, who relies on SuperNova every day to perform his role. After losing his sight, SuperNova became an essential part of Darren's working life, helping him continue in a career he spent decades building.
When asked how SuperNova had changed the way he works, his answer was immediate:
"SuperNova kept me in work. To be honest, I would have had to give up work if I didn't have it."
For Darren, SuperNova screen reader capabilities are crucial. As an IT professional, he regularly accesses documents, software systems and technical resources throughout the working day. He highlighted how features such as Scan & Read allow him to convert inaccessible PDF files into readable documents, helping him continue to work efficiently when other tools fall short.
Beyond supporting his productivity, SuperNova has also helped restore confidence and independence.
"When I knew I was going blind, I did sort of give up a bit and just ask people to do everything for me. SuperNova Kept me independent and kept me working."
For many professionals experiencing sight loss, employment can feel uncertain. Darren's story highlights how the right assistive technology provides the support needed to perform confidently and productively in the workplace.
At Dolphin, we recognise that supporting vision impaired professionals goes beyond providing software alone.
That's why we continue to invest in resources that help users, trainers, employers and support staff get more from SuperNova. Through our training materials, Learning Zone resources, support teams and ongoing product development, Dolphin is committed to helping users build confidence and develop new skills throughout their career.
The experiences shared by Jason and Darren demonstrate that assistive technology is not simply about accessing a computer screen. It's about enabling people to contribute their expertise, build successful careers, remain independent and participate fully in working life.
Whether someone is training the next generation of assistive technology users or managing the IT infrastructure of a legal practice, SuperNova provides the accessibility tools required to succeed.
As Darren put it: "It really is a godsend for me."
And for Jason: "Without Supernova, I would not be able to work in the roles I've had."
Those statements perfectly capture why workplace accessibility matters.
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