College

A few years ago, I was giving a tour of George Mason University to a prospective student that ended abruptly due to a chronic illness flare. The student mentioned that they had wanted to see the inside of several campus buildings like the classrooms and…

The ultimate guide to selecting dorms and on campus housing, with a special focus on disability housing

When I was in high school, I took three different classes related to information technology, including two Microsoft certification classes and then an IT student leadership course. These classes were incredibly helpful for preparing for college-level IT classes, but I did not qualify for a…

Print accommodations and assistive technology for taking tests and assessments in the classroom

One of my friends is a resident advisor/community assistant (RA/CA) for their college dorm, and mentioned that they were working on creating accessible bulletin boards to display information for residents about events, college policies, and self-care tips. I thought this was awesome, because I often…

How to make instructor evaluations accessible to students with vision impairments and print disabilities while preserving privacy and anonymity.

Six ways Amazon Alexa can help with homework, great for auditory learners and blind/visually impaired students

I had three different guidance counselors when I was in high school, including two at my first high school and one at my second high school. Even though a lot of people don’t associate guidance counselors with special education and having an IEP, each of…

What to bring and not to bring to the disability services testing center

I received an email from a parent asking if I had any tips for organizing a bedroom closet for someone who is blind or that has low vision, as they felt that their child was having trouble with finding items in their closet and they…

How a high school mentorship helped me in high school, college, and beyond

Last year, one of my best friends, who I will call Jane, experienced a great deal of academic ableism from a professor in their department. While I wasn’t there to witness what happened in the classroom, I watched Jane suffer from a mental and emotional…