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

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…

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

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

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…

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 use tools like Amazon Alexa, text-to-speech, and other reading applications to access course readings and listen to textbooks with low vision

Time saving keyboard shortcuts for academic writing and formatting papers in APA Style with Microsoft Word, a vital skill for students with visual impairments!

(Mostly) free assistive technology for writing and audio-based resources that incorporate dictation and read aloud for auditory access

Mostly free audio resources and history podcasts for students, great for teaching students with visual impairments and auditory learners

(Mostly) free art resources for visually impaired students, including podcasts, audio artwork, and ideas for accessible art lessons

When my university switched to using Canvas as its learning management system for hosting course websites, I had to quickly learn how to access Canvas with low vision and how to use tools like Canvas keyboard shortcuts or strategies for accessing Canvas content with large…