Dr. Martiniello’s research focuses on braille, accessibility and social inclusion for individuals who are blind or who have low vision. Her research considers the individual, social and cultural factors that influence social participation. She brings expertise as a blind individual who is actively involved on the international braille stage and as a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist who specialized in teaching braille and assistive technology to clients of all ages. She conducts research on supporting the learning of braille throughout adulthood (including for older adults with reduced tactile sensitivity) and on the usability and impact of inclusive technologies that provide non-visual access to information (braille, audio, text-to-speech software). She also conducts research on social participation, including the transition to postsecondary studies and employment for young adults with visual impairments and strategies to support future leaders with visual impairments in higher education and research.

Natalina Martiniello is an Assistant Professor in Vision Rehabilitation at the School of Optometry, University of Montreal, in Quebec, Canada. Her research focuses on braille, accessibility and social inclusion for blind and low vision individuals, by addressing disparities in blindness rehabilitation services (especially adult braille learning), the usability and impact of accessible technologies, and outcomes in education, employment and other social determinants of health. As the first blind researcher to obtain a Ph.D. in Vision Science in Canada, a cornerstone of her research is the integration of user perspectives into visual impairment research. She is a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, the Chair of Research for the International Council on English Braille, a Subject Matter Expert for the Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Educational Professionals (ACVREP), and the immediate Past-President of Braille Literacy Canada.

Academic Background

• 2023: Postdoctorate, Psychology / Visual Impairment, Concordia University (Canada)
• 2020: Ph.D., Vision Science/Visual Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal (Canada)
• 2014: M.Sc, Vision Science/Visual Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal (Canada)
• 2012: B.A., English and Educational Studies, McGill University (Canada)

• 2024 : Membre du jury - 21e Journée scientifique de l'École d'optométrie et du Groupe de Recherche en Sciences de la Vision
• 2018 à ce jour : Membre du Comité d'entrevue d'admission - Programme de maîtrise clinique en sciences de la vision (thérapie en réadaptation visuelle, basse vision, et orientation et mobilité), Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie.
• 2022 à ce jour : Membre du comité scientifique – Symposium scientifique sur l'incapacité visuelle et la réadaptation. 
• 2021-2022 : Membre du comité consultatif sur la conception universelle, Complexe des Sciences Étape II, Université de Montréal

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with strong interest and experience in the domain of braille and assistive technologies for people who are blind, deafblind or who have low vision. The candidate will join the research laboratory of Dr. natalina Martiniello and complete a Ph.D. in Vision Science (Specialization: Visual Impairment Rehabilitation) in the School of Optometry at the Université de Montréal, in Montréal, Québec, Canada. 

The individual will work on research to develop evidence-based indicators to guide the selection of braille display technologies for diverse reading and user needs across adulthood. This research will explore the influence of braille display characteristics (e.g. line length, single vs. multiline design, ergonomics, complexity) on reading performance across a range of linear and non-linear reading tasks for education, employment and independent living. This research will also explore the potential impact of age-related declines on the ability to use braille display technologies, and factors to maximize usage for working-age and older adults with acquired vision loss.

For more information, please see https://martiniello.ca/doctoral_student_2025.docx (English) or https://martiniello.ca/doctorat_etudiant_2025.docx (French).
 

• 2023-2024: Jessica Rathwell - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise   – Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (superviseur) - Braille reading performance as a function of reading task and display medium
• 2023-2024: Mark Agyenim - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise    – Low Vision (co-Superviseur) - The feasibility of telerehabilitation for guide dog users
• 2023-2024: Bonheur Noella - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise    – Low Vision (co-superviseurr) - The feasibility of telerehabilitation for guide dog users
• 2022-2023: Fereshteh Khodayari - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise – Low Vision Therapy program (co-superviseur) - Developing a Decision Making Tool for Guide Dog Telerehabilitation Services
• 2022-2023: Mina Eslahi - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise    – Low Vision Therapy Program (co-superviseur) - Developing a Decision Making Tool for Guide Dog Telerehabilitation Services
• 2021-2022: Chang Hun Jung - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise    – Low Vision Therapy Program (co-superviseur) - Access to information barriers across the employment trajectory for working-age adults with visual impairments
• 2021-2022: Ramita Singh Anand - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise    – Low Vision Therapy Program (co-superviseur) - Access to information barriers across the employment trajectory for working-age adults with visual impairments
• 2021-2022: Catherine Tardif-Bernier - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise    – Orientation et Mobilité  (co-superviseur) - Factors influencing the use of navigation-based apps within orientation and mobility
• 2021-2022: Nathalie Gingras-Royer - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise    – Réadaptation Visuelle / Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Program (co-superviseur) - Factors influencing the use of navigation-based apps within orientation and mobility 
• 2021-2022: Chantal Kreidy - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise    – Orientation et Mobilité  (co-superviseur) - The impact of face masks on the use of echolocation for individuals with visual impairments during COVID-19
• 2020-2021: Marie Mansour - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise     – Orientation et Mobilité  (Co-Superviseur) - Exploring and comparing perceptions and practices towards braille among O&M specialists who work with children and adults
• 2019-2021: Stephanie Huang - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Doctorat en Optométrie (Co-Superviseur) - Exploring facilitators and barriers encountered by parents of children with dual sensory and cognitive impairments when accessing health services 
• 2019-2021: Geneviève Major - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Doctorat en Optométrie  (co-superviseur) - Exploring facilitators and barriers encountered by parents of children with dual sensory and cognitive impairments when accessing health services 
• 2017-2018: Leila Haririsanati - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie, Maîtrise  (co-superviseur) - Low Vision Therapy Program (co-supervisor) - Exploring the experiences of adults and seniors who learn braille

• 2024: Superviseur académique du stage – Jessica Rathwell, étudiante en réadaptation visuelle (Vision Rehabilitation Therapy) - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie
• 2023 : Superviseur académique du stage - Nathalie Gingras-Royer, étudiante en réadaptation visuelle (Vision Rehabilitation Therapy) - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie
• 2023 : Superviseur académique du stage - Chantal Kreidy, étudiante en réadaptation visuelle (Vision Rehabilitation Therapy) - Université de Montréal, École d'optométrie

• 2024: Président du comité scientifique - 8ème Assemblée générale du International Council on English Braille (Oakland, Nouvelle-Zélande).
• 2024 à ce jour : Membre du comité de planification scientifique, 25e anniversaire du Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR).
• 2020 à ce jour: Président inaugural et président du comité d'organisation - Colloque annuel international de Littératie Braille Canada (Virtuel).
• 2024 : Membre du jury - 21e Journée scientifique de l'École d'optométrie et du Groupe de Recherche en Sciences de la Vision
• 2019 à ce jour: Membre du comité scientifique - Journée scientifique du CIUSSS de l'Ouest et du Centre de Montréal.
• 2022: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO Annual Meeting) Modératrice de la session: Creating accessible scientific conferences for researchers with vision impairment: Strategies to elevate inclusion for all. [Denver, U.S.).
• 2021: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO Annual Meeting) Co-Modératrice de la session: How inclusion elevates the impact of science: Impact and approaches to including people with vision loss in basic and clinical research [Virtual].
• 2018-2020 : Membre du comité scientifique  - Conférence pancanadienne sur la conception universelle de l'apprentissage (Île-du-Prince-Édouard, Canada). 

• Examinatrice Externe  - 2023 : Candidate: Sabrina Knappe, Université McGill, génie électrique et informatique (Maîtrise). Titre: Towards a User Interface for Audio-Haptic Exploration of Internet Graphics by People who are Blind and Partially Sighted. Superviseur: Jeremy Cooperstock.

• 2024 à ce jour : Expert en matière de thérapie en réadaptation visuelle – Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Educational Professionals (ACVREP).
• 2024 à ce jour: Représentant des Programmes Universitaires, Division of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired  (AER).
• 2023 - 2024 : Experte Invitée (développement de cours)  - “Teaching Braille to Adults” pour le National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision.
• 2023 à ce jour  : Membre du Comité de planification du programme de recherche, Institut Nazareth et Louis Braille.
• 2023 à ce jour : Membre du Comité de planification stratégique de la thérapie de réadaptation visuelle – Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) / Association of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (AVRT).  
• 2022 à ce jour: Membre du Comité pour l'équité, la diversité, l'inclusion et l'accessibilité du Centre intégré de santé et services sociaux de la Montérégie-Centre (CISSSMC).
• 2021 à ce jour : Membre du Comité sur l'équité, la diversité, l'inclusion et l'accessibilité, Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation de Montréal métropolitain (CRIR).
• 2021 à ce jour: Membre du comité d'évaluation de la bourse de doctorat Ross Purse de l’Institut national canadien pour les aveugles (l’INCA).
• 2018 à ce jour: Membre du conseil consultatif du Centre d'accès équitable aux bibliothèques (CAEB).
• 2021 - 2023 : Directeur invité/conseiller spécial du International Council on English Braille  - Comité exécutif.
• 2019 - 2023 : Vice-président, International Network of Researchers with Visual Impairments and their Allies (INOVA).
• 2020 - 2024 : Membre du comité du conseil d'accréditation, Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER).
• 2021 - à ce jour : Membre du comité consultatif des Instituts de recherche n santé du Canada (IRSC) sur l'accessibilité et la capacitisme systémique.
• 2020 à ce jour: Président et représentant canadien, International Council on English Braille - Comité de recherche
• 2020 - 2021 : Membre invité du jury/comité de sélection, Prix international Holman  (Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired). 
• 2018 - 2020 : Membre du Groupe de travail sur l'accessibilité du remplacement de la flotte de Via Rail
• 2016 - 2018 : Membre du conseil d'administration, Accessible Media Inc.
• 2013 à ce jour : Président sortant (président 2018-2022, secrétaire 2013-2018), Littératie braille Canada (l'autorité canadienne en matière de braille)

Chapitres de livres

Martiniello, N. (2024). The shifting landscape of digital accessibility for students with visual impairments in K-12 schools: Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. In Fovet, F. (ed.), Cases on Effective Universal Design for Learning Implementation Across Schools. IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/chapter/353179

Martiniello, N., Mosen, J., Wasi, S., & Wittich, W. (2024 - accepted). Communication needs of adults with vision loss. In Crowe, K. (ed.), Communication and Sensory Loss: Global Perspectives. Routledge Research in Speech-Language Pathology, Routledge, London UK.

Martiniello, N. (2024 - accepted). Touch perception and communication across the lifespan: Implications of aging. In Janssen, M., Hartshorne, T. & Wittich, W. (eds). Education and Rehabilitation of learners who are deafblind: Implications from interdisciplinary research. Oxford University Press.

Martiniello, N. (2024 - accepted). Lessons from andragogy: Braille training after acquired deafblindness. In Janssen, M., Hartshorne, T. & Wittich, W. (eds). Education and Rehabilitation of learners who are deafblind: Implications from interdisciplinary research. Oxford University Press.

Fichten, C.S., Martiniello, N., Asuncion, J., Coughlan, T. & Havel, A. (2023). Changing times: Emerging technologies for students with disabilities in higher education. In J. Madaus and L. Lyman (Eds.). Handbook of Higher Education and Disability. Elgar Publishing. https://escholarship.mcgill.ca/downloads/b2774151j

Martiniello, N. and Wittich, W. (2019). Employment and visual impairment: Issues in adulthood.  In Ravenscroft, J. Routledge Handbook of Visual Impairment. Routledge, pp. 415-437.

Articles, évalués par les pairs

Ogedengbe, T.O., Kreidy, C., Gürke, N., Twahirwa, B.N., Boateng, M.A., Eslahi, M., Khodayari, F., Nemargut, J.P., Martiniello, N., & Wittich, W. (2024). Feasibility of telerehabilitation to address the orientation and mobility needs of individuals with visual impairment: perspectives of current guide dog users. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2368058

Martiniello, N. & Wittich, W. (2024). A duoethnography on disability and allyship within a vision science doctoral program: perspectives on inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 23. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069241251538

Bleau, M., van Ackar, C., Martiniello, N., Nemargut, J., & Ptito, M. (2023). Cognitive map formation in the blind is enhanced by three-dimensional tactile information. Nature: Scientific Reports. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-36578-3

Kreidy, C., Martiniello, N., Nemargut, J., Wittich, W. (2022). How face masks affect the use of echolocation by individuals with visual impairments during COVID-19: An international cross-sectional online survey. Interactive Journal of Medical Research.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36223434/

Wu, Y., Martiniello, N., Swenor, B.K. (2021). Building a more accessible conference for researchers with vision impairment. JAMA Ophthalmol. Published online December 30, 2021. DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2021.5613

Martiniello, N., Barlow, M. & Wittich, W. (2021). Exploring correlates of braille reading performance in working-age and older adults with visual impairments. Scientific Studies on Reading. DOI: 10.1080/10888438.2021.1969402

Jaiswal, A., Martiniello, N., Holzhey, P., Aubin, G., Dumassais, S., Huang, S., Major, G., Mirmiran, R., Tangkhpanya, F., Boie, N.R., & Wittich, W. (2021). Cognitive impairment in older adults with concurrent hearing and vision impairment: A systematic scoping review protocol. Frontiers in Psychiatry 12:661560. DOI:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.661560

Martiniello, N. Wittich, W. (2021). Exploring the influence of reading medium on braille learning outcomes: A case series of 6 working-age and older adults. British Journal of Visual Impairment. DOI:10.1177/0264619621990702

Mamali, F., Lehane, C., Wittich, W. Martiniello, N., Dammeyer, J. (2020). What couples say about living and coping with sensory loss: A qualitative analysis of open-ended survey responses. Disability & Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1850889

Martiniello, N., *Haririsanati, L., Wittich, W. (2020). Enablers and barriers encountered by working-age and older adults with vision impairment who pursue braille training. Disability & Rehabilitation. DOI:10.1080/09638288.2020.1833253

Martiniello, N., Wittich, W. (2020). The association between tactile, motor and cognitive capacities and braille reading performance: a scoping review of primary evidence to advance research on braille and aging. Disability & Rehabilitation. DOI:10.1080/09638288.2020.1839972

Martiniello, N., Eisenbarth, W., Lehane, C., Johnson, A., Wittich, W. (2019). Exploring the use of smartphones and tablets among people with visual impairments: Are mainstream devices replacing the use of traditional visual aids? Assistive Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2019.1682084

Martiniello, N., Wittich, W., and Jarry, A. (2018). The perception and use of technology within braille instruction: A preliminary study of braille teaching professionals. British Journal of Visual Impairment. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0264619618775765

Fichten, C. S., Nguyen, M. N., Asuncion, J., Martiniello, N., Jorgensen, M., Budd, J., Amsel, R., & Libman, E. (2016). An exploratory study of college and university students with visual impairment in Canada: Grades and graduation. British Journal of Visual Impairment, 34(1), 91– 100. https://doi.org/10.1177/0264619615616259.

Fichten, C. S., Asuncion, J. V., Wolforth, J., Barile, M., Budd, J., Martiniello, N., & Amsel, R. (2012). Information and communication technology related needs of college and university students with disabilities. Research in Learning Technology, 20, 323-344. https://doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v20i0.18646

Rapports et livres blancs

Wittich, W., Verduyckt, I., Martiniello, N., Hammouni, Z., & Poldma, T. (2022). Vers un environnement inclusif du Campus de l’Université de Montréal: Une étude exploratoire, p 1-48. Submitted to the Secrétariat général, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC

Fichten, C.S., Asuncion, J.V., Nguyen, M.N., Wolforth, J., Budd, J., Barile, M., Gaulin, C., Martiniello, N., Tibbs, A., Ferraro, V., & Amsel, R. (2009). Development and validation of the Positives Scale (Postsecondary Information Technology Initiative Scale). Final report submitted to the Canadian Council on Learning. ERIC (Education Resources Information Centre) (ED505763).

Fichten, C.S., Martiniello, N. & Tibbs, A. (2008). Accessibility and students with disabilities / L’accessibilité et les élèves handicapés. Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance (CSLP) annual report 2007-2008, 8-10.

Sélection de présentations et de publications lors de conférences

Martiniello, N. (2024, July). Challenges and solutions for vision impairment research: From access to innovation. [Invited KeyNote]. 2024 Vision Restoration Summer School – Vision Sciences Research Network. Saint-Paulin, Quebec.

Weiler, M., Kwak, A., Shaw, A., Schiafone, C., & Martiniello, N. (2024, July). Blind scholars in research and academic libraries. [Panel]. 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Library & Archives (IDEAL) Conference. Association of Research Libraries. Toronto, ON.

Rathwell, J. & Martiniello, N. (2024, April 5). Exploring the influence of single vs multi-line braille displays on braille reading performance: A protocol. [Poster]. 21e Journée scientifique de l'École d'optométrie et du Groupe de Recherche en Sciences de la Vision. Montreal, QC.

Martiniello, N., Johnson, A., Rosenblum, P., Wittich, W., Rizzo, JR, Wu, Y-H, Sukkhai, M. & Swenor, B. (2024, Feb. 6). Exploring conference accessibility for individuals with visual impairments: An international survey. [Poster] Symposium scientifique sur l’incapacité visuelle et la réadaptation. Longueuil, Quebec.

Kreidy, C., Ogedengbe, T.O., Martiniello, N., Nemargut, J. & Wittich, W. (2024, Feb. 6). Feasibility of telerehabilitation: The perspective of Orientation and Mobility Specialists and Guide Dog Mobility Instructors. [Poster] Symposium scientifique sur l’incapacité visuelle et la réadaptation. Longueuil, Quebec.

Ogedengbe, T.O., Twahirwa, B.N., Boateng, M.A., Eslahi, M., Khodayari, F., Nemargut, J., Martiniello, N. & Wittich, W. (2024, Feb. 6). Feasibility of telerehabilitation to address the orientation and mobility needs of prospective and current guide dog user. 22e Symposium scientifique sur l’incapacité visuelle et la réadaptation. Longueuil, Quebec.

Martiniello, N. (2023, Nov. 3): Strong roots…many routes. [Invited keynote]. North East Division of the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (NE-AER)  2023 Conference.  Portland, ME.

Martiniello, N. & Shaw, A. (2023, Oct. 16). How to navigate the academic library: empowering blind scholars on their quest for knowledge. Canada Association of Professional Academic Librarians [Invited presentation]. Online.

Martiniello, N. & Wittich, W. (2023, July 25). Elevating Conference Accessibility and Inclusion for Individuals with Deafblindness: Merging Best Practices from Vision, Hearing and Dual Sensory Impairment. Deafblind International 18th World Conference, Global Connections: The Future in our Hands, Ottawa, ON.

Martiniello, N. (2023, July 24). It’s not what we see, it’s who we see: The power of inclusive technologies and digital practices to elevate equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility for blind and low vision leaders in science. [Panel presentation]. In Uddin, L., Lee, K., & Olsen, R. (organizers), Using technology to enhance diversity and inclusivity in neuroscience and neuroimaging. Organization for Human Brain Mapping 2023. Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Martiniello, N. (2023, April 26). Creating accessible and inclusive digital communications for individuals with sensory impairment through a universal design approach. [Panel presentation.] In Manne, S., Martin, M., Ferguson, R., & Low, C. (with Lehane, C. & Lee, R.), Applying Universal Design Principles to Enhance Inclusivity for People with Disabilities. Course 19: The Health Equity and Cancer SIGs Present: Bridging the Digital Divide, at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 44^th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. Phoenix, AZ.

Martiniello, N. (2023, March 31). Co-developing a toolkit for accessible and inclusive conference design for individuals with visual impairments through collaborative knowledge translation efforts  [En français]. La 20e Journée scientifique de l'École d'optométrie et du Groupe de recherche en sciences de la vision. Université de Montréal. Montréal, QC.

Martiniello, N. (2023, March 3). The science of learning and reading braille later in life [Panel Presentation]. Panel: Braille and the Reading Sciences: Diversity Through Research and Engagement (Fischer-Baum, S., Englebretson, R., Martiniello, N., Holbrook, C.). AAAS Annual Meeting 2023. Washington, DC.

Martiniello, N., Bleau, M., & Nemargut, J. (2023, January 27).  What apps do people with visual impairments use to get around?: An international survey of visually-impaired smartphone users. International Orientation and Mobility Online Symposium.

Martiniello, N. (2022, Oct. 18). L'apprentissage et l'utilisation du braille à l'âge adulte : ce que nous savons et où nous allons à partir de maintenant. CNIB Connecting the Dots Conference 2022. Montréal, Québec.

Cooperstock, J., Nemargut, J., Martiniello, N., Gingras-Boyer, N. (2022, Oct. 14). How do I use my smartphone to help get around when I have trouble seeing? Discussing the barriers and facilitators of current smartphone technology for persons with visual impairments. [Panel member].  IEEE Future Networks World Forum. Montréal, Québec.

Martiniello, N., Wittich, W. (2022, July). Physiological and cognitive correlates of braille reading performance among older braille readers: Implications for practice. [Poster]. International Conference on Low Vision 2022. Dublin, Ireland.

Martiniello, N., Wittich, W. (2022, July). Enablers and obstacles encountered by adult braille learners: Building a roadmap to improve intervention. [Oral presentation]. International Conference on Low Vision 2022. Dublin, Ireland.

Wittich, W. & Martiniello, N. (2022, June 10). Faciliter la participation par l'emploi : Le point de vue des personnes vivant avec un déficience visuelle [Facilitating participation through employment: The perspective of persons living with a visual impairment]. Colloque du Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne (CRCLM), Santé psychologique, résillience et participation sociale, Longueuil, QC, (virtual)

Martiniello, N., Wu, W., Swenor, B., Sukhai, M., Legge, G., Wittich, W. (2022, May 12). Creating accessible scientific conferences for researchers with vision impairment: Strategies to elevate inclusion for all. [Moderator, SIG Presentation]. ARVO 2022 Annual Meeting (virtual).

Wittich, W., Kreidy, C., Rodrigue, C., Perreault, A., Roy, I, Nemargut, J & Martiniello, N. (2022, Feb.). Étude de l'effet des masques sur l'orientation et la mobilité : Un exemple de recherche-action participative et de partenariat institutionnel réuss. i21st Scientific Symposium on Visual Disability and Rehabilitation, Montréal, QC, Canada.

Kreidy, C., Martiniello, N., Nemargut, J., Wittich, W. (2021, June). COVID-19 and visual impairment: The impact of face masks on the use of echolocation and the quality of life of individuals with visual impairment. [Poster]. International conference in Knowledge Translation in Rehabilitation. McGill University, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy. Montreal, Quebec [virtual due to COVID-19].

Kreidy, C., Martiniello, N., Nemargut, J., Wittich, W. (2021, June). COVID-19 and echolocation: The Impact of face masks on the quality of life of individuals with visual impairment. [Poster]. 20^th Annual CRIR Scientific Congress. CRIR. Montreal, Quebec [virtual due to COVID-19].

Swenor, B., Martiniello, N., Sukhai, M., Wittich, W., Legge, G., Wu, W. (2021, May). How inclusion elevates the impact of science: Impact and approaches to including people with vision loss in basic and clinical research. [Moderator, SIG Presentation]. ARVO 2021 Annual Meeting [virtual due to COVID-19].

Martiniello, N., Wittich, W. (2021, May). The influence of reading medium on braille reading speed.  [Poster]. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 62(8). ARVO 2021 Annual Meeting [virtual due to COVID-19].

Kreidy, C., Martiniello, N., Nemargut, J., Wittich, W. (2021, April). COVID-19 and visual impairment: Impact of face masks on orientation and mobility and social interaction. [Poster]. 18^éme journée scientifique de l’ÉOUM et GRSV. Montreal, Quebec [virtual due to COVID-19].

Martiniello, N., Wittich, W. (2021, April). Facilitators and barriers encountered by working-age and older adult braille learners. [Oral presentation]. Tactile Reading 2021. Oslo, Norway (virtual due to COVID-19).

Martiniello, N., Wittich, W. (2021, Mar. 29). Identifying the physiological and cognitive correlates of braille reading speed among adults with visual impairment. [Oral presentation]. 20-21 Vision Health Research Network (VHRN). Montreal, Quebec (virtual due to COVID-19).

Martiniello, N., Wittich, W. (2021, Mar. 27). Are clients ever too old to learn braille: Addressing the role of touch and stigma in adult braille rehabilitation. [Oral presentation]. Envision Virtual Spring Conference 2021.  

Martiniello, N., Wittich, W. (2021, Jan. 29). Exploring the influence of reading medium on the braille performance outcomes of younger and older adults using a case series approach. [Oral presentation]. 20-21 Vision Health Research Network (VHRN) Virtual Meetings. Montreal, Quebec (virtual due to COVID-19).

Martiniello, N., Haririsanati, L., Wittich, W. (2019, Dec. 11). What factors influence the experiences of older adults who pursue braille training? A qualitative study. [Poster]. CIUSSS West Research Science Day. Montreal, Quebec.

Martiniello, N., Haririsanati, L., Wittich, W. (2019, May 11). Learning braille later in life: The experiences of adults and seniors with vision loss in Canada. [Poster]. 3^rd Quebec Congress in Adaptation-Rehabilitation Research. Montreal, Quebec : Réseau Provincial de Recherche en Adaptation-Réadaptation (REPAR)

Martiniello, N., Wittich, W. (2019). Understanding the experiences of working-age and older adults with acquired vision loss who pursue braille training. [Poster]. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 60.9 (2019): 4022-4022. ARVO 2019 Annual Meeting. Vancouver, British Columbia.

Martiniello, N., Haririsanati, L., Wittich, W. (2019, Mar. 18). Exploring the facilitators and barriers encountered by adults and seniors with acquired vision loss who pursue braille training. Vision Health Research Network 24^th Annual Meeting. Quebec, Quebec.

Martiniello, N. (2018, Oct.). Factors related to braille reading acquisition among aging braille learners: Exploring the use of technology to enhance training outcomes. CHI SIG-ACCESS ASSETS 2018. Galway, Ireland. Doctoral consortium proceedings published in January 2019 SIG-ACCESS Newsletter No. 123 (http://www.sigaccess.org/newsletter/2019-01/martiniello.html).

Martiniello, N., Wittich, W. (2018, Aug. 23). The impact of aging on braille reading performance: Results from a scoping review. Envision 2018 Conference. Wichita, Kansas.

Martiniello, N., Bittner, M., Eisenbarth, W., Lehane, C., Johnson, A., Wittich, W. (2018, Apr. 29.) Smartphone and tablet usage among individuals with vision impairment: Are mainstream devices replacing traditional visual aids? [Poster Abstract]. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 59.9 (2018): 643. ARVO 2018 Annual Meeting. Honolulu, Hawaii. 

Martiniello, N. and Wittich, W. (2018, Feb. 13.) Perceptual, Motor and Cognitive Factors in Braille Reading: A Scoping Review.  [Poster]. 19^th Scientific Symposium on Vision Rehabilitation. Montreal, Quebec: INLB.

Martiniello, N, Jarry, A. and Wittich, W. (2017, June). A Preliminary Investigation of the Use of Technology When Teaching Braille to Children, Adults and Seniors. International Conference on Low Vision. Hague, Netherlands.

Martiniello, N. (2016, March.) The use of technology to enhance tactual learning.  INS HEA Sensory Issues and Disability Conference. Paris, France.

Jarry, A. & Martiniello, N. (2014, Oct.) Presenting the new Vision Rehabilitation Therapy program at the University of Montreal. Presentation at the 2014 CNIB National Braille Conference: Toronto, Ontario.

Martiniello, N. (2014, Oct.) How is technology perceived and used within braille instruction?  A study of braille-teaching professionals.  Presentation at the 2014 CNIB National Braille Conference: Toronto, Ontario.

Martiniello, N., Jorgensen, M., Fichten, C.S., Asuncion, J., Ferraro, V., Wolforth, J., Nguyen, M.N., Budd, J., Barile, M., Gaulin, C., Tibbs, A., Amsel, R. (2012). Meeting the E-learning and information and computer technology needs of post-secondary students with visual impairments: An overview of two studies. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, 2012 (pp.726-730). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.