Veronica With Four Eyes
Recently, I received a note from someone on my website asking me if I was familiar with the AlphaSmart for low vision and dysgraphia. I was surprised that someone had asked me about this, as I had used it in early high school but had…
Recently, one of my former teachers self-published a novel on Amazon, and my friend asked me if I would be able to read it in an accessible format. Luckily, I discovered that the title was available on the Kindle Unlimited subscription service, so I would…
Before one of my close friends moved to another country for two years, they gave me a handwritten card that is filled with all sorts of memories and inside jokes about our friendship. Shortly after they handed me the card, my friend asked me if…
As a student with low vision, I use several different file formats for creating and accessing accessible materials. Sometimes, I will convert files from one format to another to make them easier for me to use, or I will download content in multiple formats so…
I was officially diagnosed with dysgraphia at the age of five, which is a learning disability that is characterized by poor handwriting and trouble with forming letters. I’ve always struggled with dysgraphia, but the people who seemed most frustrated by my poor handwriting were my…
Using free assistive technology resources to make primary sources accessible for vision impairment
Learn more about dyslexia and low vision friendly fonts for accessible materials
I started using the Capti Voice Narrator app several years ago when looking for a way to listen to files or Bookshare books on a more portable device. While I prefer to read materials in large print whenever possible, I was interested in finding a…
One of my all-time favorite tools for reading digital content with low vision is a simplified reading display, which applies a consistent font size, font style, and background color to digital text. This makes it easier to read content without having to zoom in on…
How to improve readability and make it easier to see whiteboards, document cameras, and computer projectors.
How to use the Amazon Echo with Amazon Alexa to read- great for users with vision impairments and print disabilities.
Five news apps that are free and accessible for screen readers, magnifiers, and large print. Great for low vision users and users with print disabilities.
Read magazines on your iPad, Android, or Kindle in an accessible format for free using Zinio for Libraries and RBDigital app.
My review of the iPad app Notability, and how to integrate it into the classroom. Also includes tips for teaching students how to use it.
Creating accessible documents for people with print disabilities using Microsoft Office 2016