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David Kopman

National Network for Equitable Library Service
Accessibility Tester
David Kopman has worn many hats over the years, including news photographer, technical support analyst, media specialist, and photography instructor. Around the year 2000, when his sight began to decline, and reading print material became more difficult, his career path took a big shift. David held several positions at BALANCE for Blind Adults, a non profit organization for people who are blind or have low vision. Those roles included, Volunteer Coordinator, IT Support, and Access Technology Instructor. Currently, he works as an accessibility tester for the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS), evaluating the usability of EPUB files and the applications used to read them. In his words, “Low vision can be difficult to understand because each individual’s perception dictates how and what they see, and as a result, what reading barriers they face.” David is grateful to have the opportunity to contribute to the understanding of how people with low vision can better access information.