Dr. Deborah Gold

Over her long career, Deborah Gold has worked to improve the lives of people with disabilities, with the last 20 years devoted to those who are blind or visually impaired. She is the former director of research and program development for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, and a past editor of a journal dedicated to research and practice in the field. She has presented her research findings at major conferences and has been an active collaborator in studies and research networks. She is the Executive Director of BALANCE for Blind Adults, which provides technology training, help with life skills, and community support.