Visually Impaired Learner Achieves ITQ

Image Karen at her computer

Karen Gervaise, 44,  has become the first of our Visually Impaired Learners to achieve her ITQ . Karen lost her sight when she had a brain tumour removed.  She previously worked as a Nursery Nurse before her sight loss and would still like to be involved with children on an administrative basis. Achieving the ITQ Level 1 has given her the confidence to apply for administration roles. Karen had little experience of using a computer before taking  the ITQ and has achieved this qualification using Jaws, a screen reading programme. 

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