Veronica With Four Eyes
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to present a short talk at A Future Date, a free virtual conference event that showcased talks on topics related to accessibility and assistive technology. While I am currently working on a write-up about attending A Future…
Free accessible apps for to-do lists that help students with visual impairments keep track of homework, plus tips for staying organized in school from a visually impaired student
How to eliminate access barriers and create a bridge by converting course websites to shared folders for online classes, suitable for students with disabilities
I started to use my phone as assistive technology in class back in middle school when I realized that my new phone camera could be used to enlarge some hard-to-read symbols on the page I was reading. My teacher promptly took away my phone because…
Questions to ask yourself and others in order to find the best college for your needs
Over the years, I have had several friends reach out to me asking for advice on how to email professors, including how to ask professors for help, how to request assignment accommodations or modifications, or how to ask professors for permission or assistance with various…
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…
Tips for studying, scheduling, and self care for midterms and finals
My favorite tips for staying organized in summer classes and balancing multiple summer classes as a high school/college student
Many of my IEP goals involved self-advocacy and learning to self-advocate with low vision. Here is a list of advice and strategies that helped me as a student.
When it comes to accessing university resources and services, the office I work with the most often by far is the Assistive Technology Initiative and its assistive technology specialists. While Disability Services documents my disability and accommodations that I might need as a student with…
Over the years, I have met many older siblings who refused to let their younger sibling attend the same college as they did, because it was “their” school and they couldn’t even fathom siblings going to the same college or having their sibling sharing the…