Veronica With Four Eyes
When I interned for a major technology company in 2019, one of the most important “soft” skills I had to learn in my first few weeks was how to navigate my internship building and hallways independently with low vision. Like most corporate buildings, this building…
As a student with low vision who uses a blindness cane/white cane to navigate unfamiliar environments, I find it helpful to use either a human guide or a visual interpreter when I travel to conferences, walk around exhibit halls, or attend fairs and smaller events…
When I am introducing students and clients with low vision to iPad accessibility settings, one of the features we often end up discussing the most is Zoom Magnifier and low vision use cases. This screen magnification software is a great example of assistive technology that…
One of my favorite things to shop for online is jewelry, because I often struggle with shopping for it in-person. A lot of jewelry racks tend to be visually cluttered or crowded with small price tags, and it can be challenging to visualize how a…
One of my favorite things on the internet is described videos and pictures of animals on social media, especially when people are sharing their own pets or favorite animals. While I can see many details of a video or image when I zoom in, I…
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…
While many people associate assistive technology with specialized devices that are expensive or hard to find, many mainstream technology devices have started supporting accessibility features and built-in assistive technology that can make specialty tools more financially and publicly accessible for all. Even though these devices…
Between tech internships/events and flash sales at the college bookstore, my collection of backpacks and tote bags has grown to include multiple items, all of which were chosen with my visual impairment in mind. Choosing a backpack with low vision isn’t just about making sure…
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.
