Kevin Carrier has a lot of tools in his tool belt. He's an expert in all things assistive technology and said recent advancements are opening doors for people with disabilities — people like him.

Carrier has Stargardt disease, which causes vision loss. It's a perspective that helps him in his role with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada in Fredericton, where he teaches others what's available and what's possible, giving them the "skills, confidence and independence" to go out into the world and the workplace.

More than 35 per cent of New Brunswickers have a disability, according to Statistics Canada, and only 46 per cent of them are employed. But a greater understanding and acceptance of new technology in the workplace could close that gap.

Carrier often shows clients how to use programs

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