Disability and Chronic Illness

What you and your family need to know about strobe lights in Disney/Pixar’s new movie, Incredibles 2

How to use common household objects and craft supplies to create tactile (3D) images, great for math and science classes.

Phrases that describe what it’s like living with Chiari Malformation

I’ve lived with diplopia for almost my entire life. Here are my favorite assistive technology tools and strategies for living with double vision

When I was in middle school, I noticed that it was easier to read text early in the morning compared to later in the day when my eyesight would be worse, not realizing this was due to fluctuating eyesight. As I got older and my…

How to explain your disability accommodations and ensure they are followed in extracurricular settings

Common stereotypes or misconceptions about students with IEPs, demystified

When one of my best friends and I were undergraduate students, we would go to swing dance lessons and social dances held by the swing dance club on campus, which was a fun way for us to get some exercise and get to know other…

As a student with low vision and dysgraphia, I spend a lot of time typing for school, writing content for my website, instant messaging with friends, and writing emails. A lot of people don’t realize the role that my dysgraphia diagnosis plays in typing; even…

Strategies and tips for choosing jewelry with chronic pain and things I look for when buying necklaces, earrings, and scarves with Chiari Malformation

How to schedule college classes to avoid burnout

When my first high school taught me my IEP was an inconvenience, I spent a week imagining what life would be like without one