Veronica With Four Eyes
When I first created a BlueSky account, I couldn’t find much information about BlueSky accessibility settings or using BlueSky with low vision. To make it easier for new users to navigate the platform, here is an overview of BlueSky accessibility features for low vision and…
As part of physical therapy, I was given a list of exercises to do at home a few times a week that will help me with my treatment goals. I noticed that it was challenging for me to remember how many exercises I was supposed…
Learning how to make a refrigerator accessible for visual impairment is a task that can include not only arranging the contents of the refrigerator inside, but organizing information or other items that can be attached to the refrigerator itself or placed on doors. Many of…
One of my favorite types of videos to watch on social media platforms is recipe videos that show someone preparing a food or drink item from start to finish, showing how the ingredients are combined and change over the course of the recipe to create…
I’m a huge fan of the Bookshare accessible online library for people with print disabilities, and have been using the service since I was a freshman in high school. I interact with Bookshare in some capacity every day, whether it’s checking out new books, reading…
As an undergraduate student living with an unpredictable medical condition, I often relied on college scheduling hacks for students with chronic illness to put together a hybrid schedule each semester that would provide options for flexible attendance and easy access to course materials online. This…
Recently, I received a question from the parent of a middle school-aged musician with low vision asking about options for watching the conductor with low vision. The student said that they have trouble seeing the conductor from where their section is located, and it often…
When I was in high school, I sometimes had difficulty explaining how common technology behaviors or other technology in the classroom would hurt my brain, also known as give me a migraine. Many teachers assumed that I was refusing to participate in class, but the…
As a student living with chronic pain, I often joke with my friends that I have to over-think several decisions, which includes choosing a backpack for bringing materials to class. Choosing a backpack with chronic pain isn’t as straightforward as just making an aesthetic choice…
When I attend professional conferences for assistive technology and computing, I often find myself overwhelmed trying to “do it all” by attending all of the sessions for a given day, trying to run around the exhibit hall to meet everyone, and attending networking and post-conference…
My experience using Dear Evan Hansen audio description as a theatergoer with low vision.
My experiences taking gym classes in the general curriculum, why I was later exempt, taking adaptive PE, and taking gym/health online