Sachin Dev Pavithran, MS

Contact Information

Phone:797-6572
Email: Send Email
Office:HSRC 321
Address:
Center for Persons with Disabilities
6855 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-6855

Sachin Pavithran was born in India, but grew up in Dubai which is in the United Arab Emirates. Being legally blind, Sachin did not receive the accommodations that he needed to be independent. Sachin came to the United States of America at the age of 17 all by himself to start his college career at Utah State University. He graduated from USU with a degree in Business Information Systems, and another degree in Marketing. Sachin received his Masters in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling at Utah State University.

Sachin Dev Pavithran is currently the Assistive Technology Specialist for the Center for Persons with Disabilities, under The Utah Assistive Technology Program (UATP). Sachin enjoys being an advocate for people with disabilities. Sachin keeps up with the research and development of various assistive technologies, and is involved nationally in working with legislators in the Federal Government to bring a change in various Federal Policies for the benefit of individuals with disabilities. Sachin has over seven years of direct involvement in development, testing, and training for accessibility for assistive technology, extensive experience in lecturing and training others in accessible technology. Sachin provides technical assistance on accessible information technology for individuals and groups. He helps in the evaluation of products related to web accessibility and design.

Sachin sits on various boards, both nationally and locally, such as, The Research and Development committee for the National Federation of the Blind, ATAP Policy Group, Senator Hatch's Advisory board for disability policy, The Utah Rehabilitation Association, The National Clearing House for Rehabilitation Training Materials etc.

Roles at the CPD