The Educational Assistive Technology Centre (EATC) team is made up of the following people:
Thomas O'Shaughnessy
Assistive Technology Officer
Thomas is a graduate of the University of Limerick at both undergraduate (BSc in Computer Systems) and postgraduate level (MSc in Software Engineering) and is also currently undertaking a PhD in Education. Having over 15 years of experience working to promote and facilitate inclusive practice in higher education,
Thomas currently manages the EATC. He also manages projects related to inclusive practice, accessibility and Universal Design for Learning. Thomas also has guest lectures on several undergraduate and postgraduate courses in AT, Accessibility and UDL.
William Nolan
Learning Technologist - Assistive Technology
William has an undergraduate degree in Computer Games Development and a Master's in Technical Communication & E-Learning. He works to provide advice and support to students, through various forms of assistive technology (AT). William meets with students to discuss what options may help them with their studies and, where necessary, provides training and ongoing support throughout a student's time in UL.
William has been visually impaired since birth. As a result, he is very passionate about AT - having had to rely on it in his own life. He loves testing new pieces of hardware and software, evaluating how these may be useful for different people's needs. He is also interested in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and how UDL can be implemented to make education more accessible for all students, not just those with disabilities.
