OCR Scanner Apps For Low Vision Students
A list of OCR scanner apps for low vision students, useful for extracting text that can be read out loud with text-to-speech or displayed in large print.
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Using YuJa Panorama and Anthology Ally With Low Vision
How I use alternative formats menus like YuJa Panorama and Anthology Ally with low vision for accessing content in my online and hybrid college classes
Online Safety For Visually Impaired Users: Safer Internet Day
Tips and strategies for digital literacy and staying safe online with vision loss, plus online safety for visually impaired users for Safer Internet Day
Make Online Learning Accessible For VI Students: Quick Start Guide
A quick overview of how to make online learning accessible for visually impaired students and sharing accessible course materials, written by a student with low vision
Learning Clarinet With Low Vision
When I first started learning clarinet with low vision, I was the only visually impaired musician and only clarinet player in my elementary school band. My director (who was also a clarinet player) spent a lot of time explaining different concepts verbally, always made sure…
Choosing Paint Colors For Low Vision
I’m visually impaired, here are the strategies I used when choosing paint colors for low vision and selecting a paint color with adequate contrast for a bedroom
Ten Lessons My TVI Taught Me
A must-read for teachers of students with visual impairments, here are lessons my TVI taught me as a low vision student and resources for visually impaired students
Must-Have Tech Skills For Online Classes
I took my first virtual class in high school the summer before beginning ninth grade. For the entire summer, I received frequent reminders about the importance of developing computer skills for online classes and learning how to access digital materials independently with low vision, because…
Magnifying Glasses For Low Vision
Opening my desk drawer to share the magnifying glasses for low vision I have used over the years at home, school, college, and beyond
How I Listen To Textbooks With Low Vision
How I use tools like Amazon Alexa, text-to-speech, and other reading applications to access course readings and listen to textbooks with low vision
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!
Dictation and Audio-Based Assistive Technology For Writing
(Mostly) free assistive technology for writing and audio-based resources that incorporate dictation and read aloud for auditory access