I’m Ray, commonly known as Ray The Don. My work sits at the intersection of digital accessibility, technical evaluation, and industry insight.
I focus on helping make technology more accessible, more usable, and more accountable — especially for blind and visually impaired users.
What I Do
Accessibility Consulting
I work directly with developers and engineering teams to audit software infrastructure, identify compliance bottlenecks, and help organizations redesign their applications universally for all. My goal is to ensure software works effectively and reliably without leaving users who are Blind behind.
Research in Accessible Digital Audio Workstation
A major pillar of my work is researching digital audio workstations and music production environments from a blind user’s perspective. I annalyze and examine audio production software, MIDI controllers, and virtual instruments to understand how Blind music producers can navigate complex multi-track workflows. This includes analyzing scripts, mapping keyboard layouts, and consulting on ways to make demanding production setups fully accessible.
Software Reviews and Technical Evaluation
I provide independent reviews of both assistive technologies and mainstream software through practical and real-world testing. In preference to marketing claims or corporate scripts, I evaluate tools in real-life conditions and share clear findings about usability, workflow, accessibility, and day-to-day performance.
Industry Insight and Analysis
Beyond testing and consulting, I use this website to examine where the assistive technology industry is heading. I publish deep-dive analysis, technical observations, and critical commentary aimed at informing the community and encouraging higher standards from software creators.
Who this space is for
If you are:
- a developer working to make your application universally for all and genuinly inclusive,
- an audio engineer or producer building an accessible DAW setup, or
- a user looking for honest, unfiltered technology analysis,
then you are in the right place. Feel free to explore my latest updates or get in touch if you would like to discuss a project.
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