From literacy to access to empowerment
Welcome to my lab page! I am an Assistant Professor in the blindness and low vision rehabilitation program at the School of Optometry, Université de Montréal. Please feel free to explore, learn more about my research program and team, and contact me if you are interested to know more.
Based at the School of Optometry, Université de Montréal, the Martiniello Braille Research Lab is unique in Canada and one of the few research labs internationally with a dedicated focus on advancing braille learning and literacy and non-visual accessibility beyond childhood.
Developing evidence-informed teaching approaches for adult braille learners, with a focus on understanding the role of age-related changes, adult learning frameworks and the experiences of later-in-life learners.
Exploring the selection, use and impact of technologies that provide non-visual access to information in education, employment and every day life.
Promoting inclusive participation and equitable access to information for blind and low vision individuals in education, research, and beyond.
Learn about opportunities for Graduate students and Postdoctoral Fellows interested in adult braille learning and literacy, non-visual accessibility and inclusive participation research for people who are blind or low vision.
Participate in a study to help advance lifelong braille literacy, accessibility and blindness rehabilitation, and contribute to research that directly impacts the blind and low vision community.
Connect to start a conversation about collaborating as a researcher, practitioner, or community organization interested in adult braille learning and literacy, accessibility and related research.
Razan Eltayeb presented her AI research at CNIB Connecting the Dots 2026. Accessible versions are now online.
A Zoom fireside chat and social for blind, low vision and DeafBlind people at Canadian universities, November 12.
Students and researchers with print disabilities: tell us about academic library accessibility in a 30–45 minute survey.
A funded master’s or Ph.D. opportunity on responsible AI in blindness rehabilitation. Apply by November 30, 2026.
A funded master's or Ph.D. opportunity on how families support adults learning braille. Apply by November 30, 2026.
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