Veronica With Four Eyes
When I was in high school, I took a total of three AP classes and exams: AP Psychology, AP English Language and Composition, and AP Environmental Science. In addition to studying for my exams, I also had to study how to get AP exam accommodations…
What to expect when applying for SAT accommodations and taking the test
When I started using a blindness cane (white cane) in college, I felt a bit self-conscious about using my cane because I felt like I stood out wherever I went, especially since I was still learning to get around and answer questions about my vision…
Questions to ask when developing an explanation about usable vision and accurately answering the question “so what can you see?”
Many of my IEP goals involved self-advocacy and learning to self-advocate with low vision. Here is a list of advice and strategies that helped me as a student.
All about my experiences applying for accommodations, being denied accommodations, and taking the ACT test
How do you choose a seat in class with low vision? Here are some things I think about when using preferential seating accommodations in K-12 and college classrooms as a low vision student
Ten more questions I asked myself and others when choosing a college, that helped me find my perfect match
Learning how to write research papers and essays can be overwhelming for students with low vision or print disabilities that impact access to standard print. Students who are interested in exploring topics related to disability may experience difficulties with finding sources in accessible formats on…
I have low vision in addition to a few other medical conditions, so I have spent a lot of time visiting hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient testing facilities, and other medical environments. Since a lot of my conditions are unrelated to my vision loss, I get…
I’m often one of the first people that people at my school meet that has low vision or that lives with a chronic illness. While there are several other students that have vision loss or that live with other invisible disabilities, I have chosen to…
How to create a disability services file in college and make sure services are set for the first day