Information for Support Coordinators and Occupational Therapists
If you are an NDIS support coordinator or occupational therapist looking for a reliable, experienced assistive technology trainer for a blind or vision-impaired participant, this page is for you.
About BlindlyAble
BlindlyAble is operated by Muhammad Furqan, an assistive technology trainer with more than a decade of experience and a personal background as a lifelong AT user. I specialise exclusively in training for blind and vision-impaired participants — this is not a sideline service, it is my entire focus.
NDIS Provider Details
- Provider type: Unregistered NDIS provider
- Eligible participants: Self-managed and plan-managed participants only
- Funding category: Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living
- Worker Screening: Current Worker Screening Check held
- Code of Conduct: Operating under the NDIS Code of Conduct
- Qualification: Currently completing Certificate IV in Assistive Technology Mentoring (10909NAT)
Services Available for Referral
- Screen reader training: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver (macOS and iOS), TalkBack (Android)
- Braille notetaker training: BrailleNote Touch and equivalent devices
- Braille translation and embossing using Duxbury Braille Translator
- Smartphone and tablet accessibility training (iPhone, iPad, Android)
- Computer skills with assistive technology (Windows and macOS)
- Microsoft Office accessibility training (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Email, web browsing, and online safety
- Smart home technology setup and training
- Audio production introduction
- Multilingual training in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi
Service Area
- In person: Adelaide metropolitan area (based in Morphett Vale, southern suburbs)
- Telehealth: All of South Australia
Why Refer to BlindlyAble?
- Specialist focus — exclusively serving blind and vision-impaired participants
- Lived experience — I use the same technology I teach, every day
- Flexible delivery — in person and telehealth options
- Multilingual — English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi
- Professional communication — clear progress updates and documentation
- Culturally responsive — experience working with South Asian Australian community members
- One-on-one — all training is individual and goal-focused
How to Refer
Referrals are straightforward. There is no complex intake process. Simply contact me with the participant’s name, their primary assistive technology goals, their plan management type (self-managed or plan-managed), and your contact details. I will respond within one business day to discuss the referral and arrange an initial session.
Make a Referral
Phone: 0499 323 640
Email: mfurqanptv@gmail.com