Sean Dougherty

Sean Dougherty is currently the Director of Accessible User Experience (AUX) Services at LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the San Francisco Bay Area.1 He has extensive experience in accessibility and assistive technology, with a focus on improving digital experiences for individuals who are blind or have low vision.

Key points about Sean Dougherty:

1. Education: He holds a Master's degree (MS) in Assistive Technology and Human Services from Cal State University - Northridge (CSUN).1

2. Current Role: As Director of AUX Services, he leads efforts to ensure technology and digital experiences are accessible, advocates for technical standards and best practices, and partners with organizations to improve product accessibility.1

3. Previous Positions:

   • Manager, Corporate Relationships - Access Tech at LightHouse (2022-2023)
   • Access Tech Specialist at LightHouse (2021-2022)
   • EDU Partner Marketing Manager at Google (2018-2020)

4. Expertise: Sean has worked as an Industry Expert Advisor in EdTech, Assistive Tech/Accessibility, and Nonprofits since March 2020, providing insights to private equity and investment firms.1

5. Accessibility Work: At Google, he supported the EDU team in driving accessibility awareness for Chrome OS platform tools, benefiting over 1 million students and teachers.1

Sean Dougherty's career demonstrates a strong commitment to improving accessibility and usability of technology for blind and low vision users, combining expertise in assistive technology with experience in corporate partnerships and advocacy.1