File Formats For Low Vision and Print Disabilities

File Formats For Low Vision and Print Disabilities

Digital doesn’t always mean accessible! Learn more about file formats for low vision and print disabilities for the classroom and beyond


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Learning Clarinet With Low Vision

Learning Clarinet 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…

Choosing Paint Colors For Low Vision

Choosing Paint Colors For Low Vision

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

Ten Lessons My TVI Taught Me

Ten Lessons My TVI Taught Me

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

Must-Have Tech Skills For Online Classes

Must-Have Tech Skills For Online Classes

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…

Magnifying Glasses For Low Vision

Magnifying Glasses For Low Vision

Opening my desk drawer to share the magnifying glasses for low vision I have used over the years at home, school, college, and beyond

File Formats For Low Vision and Print Disabilities

File Formats For Low Vision and Print Disabilities

Digital doesn’t always mean accessible! Learn more about file formats for low vision and print disabilities for the classroom and beyond

How I Listen To Textbooks With Low Vision

How I Listen To Textbooks With Low Vision

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

My Most-Used Keyboard Shortcuts For Academic Writing

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!

Dictation and Audio-Based Assistive Technology For Writing

Dictation and Audio-Based Assistive Technology For Writing

(Mostly) free assistive technology for writing and audio-based resources that incorporate dictation and read aloud for auditory access

History Podcasts and Audio-Based Resources For VI Students

History Podcasts and Audio-Based Resources For VI Students

Mostly free audio resources and history podcasts for students, great for teaching students with visual impairments and auditory learners

Pre-Teaching Programming Languages To Visually Impaired Students

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

Audio Art Resources For Visually Impaired Students

Audio Art Resources For Visually Impaired Students

(Mostly) free art resources for visually impaired students, including podcasts, audio artwork, and ideas for accessible art lessons