Toucan Diversity C.I.C. Visual Impairment Awareness Training 4th March 2026

It was great to deliver Visual Impairment Awareness Training sessions online via Zoom today. These were organised and supported by Toucan Diversity CIC.

A screenshot of a Zoom Meeting showing a Toucan Diversity presentation slide that reads, “Goodbye Awkward. Hello different!” and “Welcome to Toucan Diversity.” Three participants are visible on the right with branded ‘Toucan Diversity’ virtual backgrounds.
The Toucan Team delivering the training.

Find out more about Toucan Diversity CIC visit their website, or send them an email using the links below:

Website: www.toucan-diversity.org.uk

Email: info@toucan-diversity.org.uk

Inclusive Music Project January–March 2026

It has been great to start the New Year working alongside Jim Chorley and Olly Lewis-Johnson.  We have been writing, recording and having fun as part of our Inclusive Music Project. Thank you to pupils, teaching staff, and to Hampshire Music Education Hub who have made this possible.

David Shervill at his computer creating music
Ollie Lewis-Johnson with his guitar.
Image shows the Hampshire Music Education Hub Logo with a music note and sound waves to the right of the image. All in the colour blue.
Hampshire Music Education Hub Logo
Image shows the Department For Education and the Arts Council England logos with writing saying Supported using public funding.
Department for Education and Arts Council England logo.

 

Inclusive Music Project November – December 2025

As we approach the end of the calendar year, it has been great fun working alongside Jim Chorley writing, recording and having fun as part of our Inclusive Music Project. Thank you to pupils and teaching staff, we look forward to returning again in the New Year. Hampshire Music Education Hub has made this possible. Thank you.

Photo shows David Shervill and Jim Chorley both smiling and facing the camera. They are standing behind a table with a laptop on it, and Jim is holding his acoustic guitar in his left hand.
David Shervill and Jim Chorley before the session.
Image shows the Hampshire Music Education Hub Logo with a music note and sound waves to the right of the image. All in the colour blue.
Hampshire Music Education Hub Logo.
Image shows the Department For Education and the Arts Council England logos with writing saying Supported using public funding.
Department for Education and Arts Council England logo.

Audio Developers Conference held in November 2025

David Shervill standing to one side of the ADC 25 pull up banner at the entrance of the event.
David at the Conference.

Sam Prouse and I gave a presentation at this years event.

Sam is facing the camera wearing his Alien Instruments t-shirt.
Sam Prouse.

We spoke about and demonstrated examples of accessible music software, and how and why collaboration is important in the development process.

Lets all start talking and working together, so everyone can enjoy music and technology.  

Can we support you, or someone you know? 

Are you in Education, do you run or work in a business or company?

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We will be at the Audio Developers Conference 2025

David Shervill (Founder) wearing headphones and sitting at a desk, with a laptop open directly in front of him. There are speakers, a sound card and a MIDI keyboard too.
David sitting at his desk.

I am pleased and excited to announce that Sam Prouse and I will be presenting  at this year’s Audio Development Conference.  We will be speaking about and demonstrating examples of accessible music software, and how and why collaboration is important in the development process.

Collaboration is key to Bridging Music, Technology, Accessibility and Education for everyone to use, experience and enjoy.

12th November 2025 at 9am. Here is a link for more details: ADC 25 Building Inclusive Audio Tools Link  

Sam is facing the camera wearing his Alien Instruments t-shirt.
Sam Prouse, Founder of Alien Instruments.

Come and talk to us at the event about how we can support you, your business, educators, or someone you know. If you would like to find out more: Contact Us

We were at the Open Sight Activity Day Event 4th October 2025.

At the Open Sight Activity day we  had fun delivering  music workshops for children and young people during the event. Thank you to Jim Chorley and Olly Lewis for delivering these sessions with us.

They are standing outside the Pavilion on the Park in Eastleigh, with trees behind them.
Olly Lewis, David Shervill and Jim Chorley before the session.

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In-Reach Activity Afternoon on 20th May 2025

We all had great fun exploring sounds through music and technology, as part of an In-Reach activity afternoon, with pupils from different schools. Thank you Jim Chorley for your support delivering the sessions.

Jim and David are standing in the school grounds with grass and hedgerows behind them. They are facing the camera and Jim is holding his acoustic guitar.
Jim and David standing outside in the school grounds before the session.

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Inclusive Music Project October and November 2024

We had lots of fun continuing our Music and Technology workshops with school pupils in Portsmouth. Thanks to Freelance Musician Jim Chorley for his support on this project. Thanks again to Portsmouth City Council’s Community Inclusion Grant 2024 – 2025.

Image shows 2 groups of pupils, some working with Jim learning about his acoustic guitar, and in the background other pupils are standing around and playing notes on the music keyboard with David at the Laptop.
Jim and David working with the pupils.

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We create digital music workshops with the visually impaired consultancy, for blind, visually impaired and disabled people of all ages.