Veronica With Four Eyes
It’s National Banana Bread Day (February 23rd), and what better way to celebrate than baking with assistive technology for low vision? While I have had a strong love for assistive technology for many years now, my love for banana bread is much more recent. I…
26 examples of assistive technology for low vision access that are used by people with visual impairments for work, school, and everyday life.
I frequently get questions about the most common classroom accommodations for low vision from parents, students, and support team members trying to figure out what accommodations they need for Student Assistance Plans (SAPs), 504 Plans, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and college Disability Services files. While…
The ultimate guide on how to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, written by someone with low vision who uses alt text
A quick overview of how to make online learning accessible for visually impaired students and sharing accessible course materials, written by a student with low vision
When I first started learning clarinet with low vision, I was the only visually impaired musician and only clarinet player in my elementary school band. My director (who was also a clarinet player) spent a lot of time explaining different concepts verbally, always made sure…
I’m visually impaired, here are the strategies I used when choosing paint colors for low vision and selecting a paint color with adequate contrast For my room
A must-read for teachers of students with visual impairments, here are lessons my TVI taught me as a low vision student and resources for visually impaired students
I took my first virtual class in high school the summer before beginning ninth grade. For the entire summer, I received frequent reminders about the importance of developing computer skills for online classes and learning how to access digital materials independently with low vision, because…
Opening my desk drawer to share the magnifying glasses for low vision I have used over the years at home, school, college, and beyond
Digital doesn’t always mean accessible! Learn more about file formats for low vision and print disabilities for the classroom and beyond
How I use tools like Amazon Alexa, text-to-speech, and other reading applications to access course readings and listen to textbooks with low vision
Time saving keyboard shortcuts for academic writing and formatting papers in APA Style with Microsoft Word, a vital skill for students with visual impairments!
(Mostly) free assistive technology for writing and audio-based resources that incorporate dictation and read aloud for auditory access
Mostly free audio resources and history podcasts for students, great for teaching students with visual impairments and auditory learners
Tips for pre-planning student access needs in programming and coding courses, and proactively addressing accessible coding barriers through pre-teaching programming languages