P is a PhD student and IT teaching assistant at University, and receives support due to being registered blind. P’s role involves assisting both undergraduate and postgraduate students in large IT labs, which can hold up to 200 people and are filled with wires and sensitive equipment. To safely and effectively perform his duties, P requires a support worker to help him navigate the space, identify students in need of help, and ensure his safety throughout the day. His current support worker, has built a strong working relationship with P, supporting him not just with mobility but also by helping to deliver lectures and manage the lab environment. The support provided has helped in increasing P’s independence and confidence while maintaining a high standard of student support. Feedback from P has been overwhelmingly positive, with his support noted as both effective and empowering.