Centering Disability: Blind & Low-Vision

Hidayat Khalid (he/him), Team Lead, Equal Dreams

Hidayat Khalid is a Team Lead at Equal Dreams, where he leads a cross-disability team and works closely with consultants and trainers from different disabled communities. His work is grounded in genuine and equitable collaboration, with a strong focus on ensuring that disabled perspectives shape both the content and delivery of Equal Dreams’ programmes.

Hidayat is spearheading the development of Equal Dreams’ Visual Interpretation programme, which aims to develop a trained pool of accessibility professionals equipped to work respectfully and effectively with Blind and Low Vision individuals. He also instructs and facilitates many of Equal Dreams’ core programmes, including *Dipping Into Interpreting*, the *Speech-to-Text Interpretation Programme*, and *Organising Accessible Events*, among others.

As one of the core curriculum developers for Equal Dreams’ *Centering Disability* and *Towards Disability Confidence* series, Hidayat plays a key role in addressing gaps in existing training that often overlooks disabled-centered perspectives, both in programmes for the general public, as well as those targeted at educators in the higher learning space. In teaching these programmes alongside his disabled colleagues, Hidayat provides keen insights in driving a structured and participant-centered curriculum, while ensuring that disabled voices are prioritised in their lived experience and expertise.

In addition to his training and curriculum work, Hidayat leads accessibility teams providing services such as Singapore Sign Language interpretation, speech-to-text interpretation, and visual interpretation. Across the different spaces he works in, Hidayat is known for a firm yet gentle approach that places social justice at the heart of his accessibility practice. He consistently works to ensure that disabled and marginalised voices remain spotlighted, positioning himself as a thoughtful and accountable ally in the field.

Neo Kah Wee, Digital Accessibility Specialist

Kah Wee is a Digital Accessibility Specialist at Equal Dreams with deep-rooted lived experience as a Person with Visual Impairment. He holds a Diploma in Multimedia & Infocomm Technology from Nanyang Polytechnic, which provides a strong technical foundation for his work in digital accessibility, assistive technology, and inclusive digital experiences.

Kah Wee’s journey in accessibility began as an Assistive Technology Trainer, where he taught individuals who are blind or have low vision to effectively use screen readers and mainstream digital tools. He previously served in this role at Guide Dogs Singapore, equipping clients with practical skills to achieve greater independence and confidence in their daily digital interactions. This early professional experience shaped his strong user-centred and empathy-driven approach to accessibility.

As a Visually Impaired himself he is motivated by a firm belief that meaningful change requires both collective societal effort and individual advocacy, Kah Wee actively promotes accessibility awareness, continuous improvement, and inclusive practices. He also encourages persons with disabilities to take an active role in shaping their own representation, recognition, and participation within society.

In addition to his organisational roles, Kah Wee has undertaken freelance accessibility projects with companies such as Beyonsoft, collaborating with product and development teams to evaluate and enhance the accessibility of digital platforms. These engagements strengthened his ability to translate accessibility standards into practical, real-world solutions across different organisational contexts.

In his current role at Equal Dreams, Kah Wee conducts accessibility quality assessments and digital accessibility audits, delivers training on accessibility standards and best practices, and serves as an Assistive Technology Trainer, continuing to teach blind and low vision individuals how to navigate digital environments independently. He also collaborates closely with diverse disability communities, recognising that each community offers unique perspectives and strengths. Kah Wee is especially passionate about integrating these insights into his professional practice to drive meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable change.