College

Building A College Technology Toolbox For Low Vision

Building A College Technology Toolbox For Low Vision

Here are the mainstream devices I use as assistive technology for low vision that make up the college “technology toolbox” that I use for classes and assignments

Creating A College Shortlist With Low Vision

Creating A College Shortlist With Low Vision

Free resources, tips, and strategies for finding colleges to apply to, researching disability services, and shortlisting colleges, written by a visually impaired student

Accessible Flashcards For Low Vision

Accessible Flashcards For Low Vision

Tips for creating accessible flashcards for low vision students, including resources for physical flashcards and digital flashcards

How I Find Research Sources In Accessible Formats

How I Find Research Sources In Accessible Formats

Here is how I find research sources in accessible formats like large print, electronic, audio, and braille as a college student with low vision.

US Government Programs For Blind/Low Vision Residents

US Government Programs For Blind/Low Vision Residents

Low-cost and free resources for visually impaired Americans available through federal government initiatives. Great for blind and low vision students!

Background Sounds and Ambient Audio for Low Vision

Background Sounds and Ambient Audio for Low Vision

Ad-free background sounds and ambient audio for vision breaks, classroom music, studying, and relaxation. Includes options with keyboard shortcuts and low vision accessibility features

How I Keep Track Of My Schedule With Low Vision

How I Keep Track Of My Schedule With Low Vision

tips and strategies to keep class schedules and meetings organized using digital calendars for students with visual impairments, from a PhD student with low vision

How To Use Guided Access For Testing And Exams

How To Use Guided Access For Testing And Exams

As a student with low vision who uses a personal iPad for classes, I find it easier to use my own device when I am taking exams or other proctored assignments because my device is already configured with the accessibility settings I use every day.…

Building Identification: College O&M

Building Identification: College O&M

Shortly before my second year of college, I received a few orientation and mobility lessons for learning how to navigate with low vision and a blindness cane. These lessons were helpful for learning general travel skills, but I noticed they didn’t get into specifics about…

Accessing Online Readings For College Classes

Accessing Online Readings For College Classes

Tips for accessing online readings in college, including adjusting font sizes and removing distractions like ads. I use these strategies every week as a visually impaired student!

Using The Disability Services Testing Center With Low Vision

Using The Disability Services Testing Center With Low Vision

All about the Disability Services testing center and what to expect when using disability accommodations for testing in college, from a student with low vision

Create A Personal Accessibility Checklist for Low Vision

Create A Personal Accessibility Checklist for Low Vision

Learn how to create an informal personal accessibility checklist for low vision and determine if an app or website is accessible for a specific student