Mainstream eReader Apps and Low Vision Accessibility
Details about popular eReader apps and low vision accessibility features available for each app, including font sizes, page colors, display customizations, and reading tools.
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Five Apps I Use In Statistics Classes As A Low Vision Student
As a student with a bachelor’s degree in data science that is currently studying for a PhD in Education, I consider statistics classes to be simultaneously very fun and very visually demanding. Since I have low vision and primarily access information visually, I have to…
My Most-Used Keyboard Shortcuts For Academic Writing
Time saving keyboard shortcuts for academic writing and formatting papers in APA Style with Microsoft Word, a vital skill for students with visual impairments!
Pre-Teaching Programming Languages To Visually Impaired Students
Tips for pre-planning student access needs in programming and coding courses, and proactively addressing accessible coding barriers through pre-teaching programming languages
Google Colab Low Vision Accessibility
Google Colab low vision accessibility settings that I use for my R/stats class to read notes and accessible coding resources in large print
Implementing Shared Folders For Online Classes
How to eliminate access barriers and create a bridge by converting course websites to shared folders for online classes, suitable for students with disabilities
How I Take Math Tests With Double Vision
One of the major components of my visual impairment is monocular double vision, which means that I see two of everything, even with glasses. This can make taking math tests and statistics tests challenging as individual symbols or characters can be hard to identify if…
Attending The Hybrid ASSETS Conference With Low Vision
My experiences attending ASSETS virtually with low vision, and how I use assistive technology at hybrid conferences
Tips For Teaching R Programming To A Low Vision Student
I have low vision and a degree in computational and data sciences, here are my tips for introducing R programming to a low vision student.
Organizing a PhD Portfolio With Microsoft Sway
How I organized my first PhD Portfolio with Microsoft Sway as a student with low vision that uses large print and responsive layouts
How To Create An Accessible Formula Sheet
In math and statistics classes, instructors often provide students with a formula sheet that contains equations, tables, and other helpful definitions that students can refer to during assignments and exams. As a student with low vision that primarily accesses information visually, a lot of these…
Modifying Assignments To Remove Flashing Lights
I have an eye and brain condition affected by flashing lights. Here’s how I work with instructors to modify assignments and course content as needed
Apple Pencil Customizations For Writing With Low Vision
As a student with low vision and dysgraphia, I love using my iPad along with an Apple Pencil to help with writing tasks, drawing, and completing assignments for my classes, especially since my handwriting is neater on an iPad compared to paper. Because the white…