David sitting at his work desk wearing headphones connected to an external sound card on his right side, with the laptop open directly in front of him, with a music project open on screen. Speakers are either side of the laptop. A MIDI Keyboard is positioned on a stand further on his right.

David Shervill

Founder/ Lead Facilitator

Global Music Visions C.I.C.

About Me

I am David Shervill a Sound Producer, with an Extended National Diploma in Music Technology. I have also studied Music Technology and Sound Engineering at the Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford, and a Fellow of the School for Social Entrepreneurs Hampshire. I am the founder of Global Music Visions C.I.C. We facilitate inclusive music workshops for people of all ages and abilities. This could be 1to1 or small group sessions, and can include recording, editing and creating sounds, all within participant led projects and activities.  I also work with people who would like to bring their ideas to life through sound and music, including creating soundscapes and music for videos and working with local authorities, aligning sessions to the National Curriculum. I am passionate about making music, music production and the creative process accessible and inclusive for all.

Sessions

  • Workshop 5: Interactive Panel: Accessibility in Audio Tech
    13:30 - 17:00 UTC | Monday 10th November 2025 | Bristol 3
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced

    As audio production techniques and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about accessibility. To improve inclusion in music-making, it is essential that access is evaluated throughout the design of audio technology, not as an add-on or afterthought. Building on ADC24’s ‘Inclusive Design in Audio Products: Why, Why, How?’ workshop, this symposium comprises a series of sessions that will unpick the systematic barriers to accessibility within audio, and highlight solutions that you can embed into your projects.  Throughout the afternoon, disabled musicians, accessibility consultants, and representatives from organisations driving change will share insights into the opportunities for a […]

  • Building Inclusive Audio Tools: Accessibility with ARIA, WCAG, and Real-World Projects
    09:00 - 09:50 UTC | Wednesday 12th November 2025 | Bristol 3
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced

    In this talk, I will demonstrate how accessibility is not a feature, but a foundation—especially in audio software. Using a mature front-end toolkit and WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes, I’ll show how developers can build interfaces that are both powerful and inclusive, without compromising on complexity or creativity. Drawing from a range of audio projects I’ve built—synthesizers, sequencers, and sound design tools—I’ll walk through how ARIA roles, properties, and states can be applied effectively. I’ll share practical examples of making sliders, dropdowns, mod matrices, and other complex UI components screen reader–friendly. The aim is to demystify accessibility and prove […]