Speaker Details
Chris Mcdonald
Founder and CEO of PicSeePal
Chris completed a double degree in Primary Education and Special Education
with Honours at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Working as a Carer, Educator, Principal and Consultant for over 20 years, across
various disabilities, learning needs, and settings, he has become an influential leader
in the field.
As an Educator, Designer, Author, and Entrepreneur Chris is the founder and CEO
of the PicSeePal, the largest light-tech AAC initiative in history. Collaborating
with NFPs such as the Nika Project, charities such as Unicef, businesses such as
Maharat Learning Centre and software companies like CoughDrop and PicSeePal
have become the global leader in light-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication
(AAC).
This year Chris is expanding PicSeePal into broadcasting, online gaming and an
extensive suite of educational products, all to promote the communication rights
and development of children globally.