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!
Veronica With Four Eyes
College
How I Use Canvas With Low Vision
When my university switched to using Canvas as its learning management system for hosting course websites, I had to quickly learn how to access Canvas with low vision and how to use tools like Canvas keyboard shortcuts or strategies for accessing Canvas content with large…
Reading VitalSource eTextbooks With Low Vision
As a student with low vision that can’t read standard print, I rely on eTextbooks and accessibility settings like adjustable font sizes in order to access readings and required materials for my classes. Unlike physical textbooks that can be purchased from several dozen different sources…
How To Get Disability Accommodations In Community College
During undergrad, I took a few classes at a community college that satisfied the math requirements for my major, and transferred the credits back to my home university so they would count towards my degree. One of the first things I did after enrolling as…
My Talk At A Future Date: What I Wish I Learned About AT Before Starting College
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…
How I Keep Track of Assignments With Low Vision
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 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
Accessible Python IDEs For Low Vision
As a student with low vision studying Computational and Data Sciences, I was exposed to several programming languages as part of my coursework, though many of my classes revolved around the Python programming language. Since I primarily access information visually, it was important that I…
Implementing Shared Folders For Online Classes
How to eliminate access barriers and create a bridge by converting course websites to shared folders for online classes, suitable for students with disabilities
How I Use My Phone As Assistive Technology In Class
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…
Tips For Teaching R Programming To A Low Vision Student
I have low vision and a degree in computational and data sciences, here are my tips for introducing R programming to a low vision student.