My experiences with non-polarized prescription tinted glasses for low vision and light sensitivity from an eye and brain condition

A list of statistics apps for low vision access that I have used in my high school, college, and graduate statistics classes as a visually impaired student

The ultimate guide on how to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, written by someone with low vision who uses alt text

A guide for how to create accessible documents for low vision and print disabilities with Microsoft Word, and how to make documents easier to read with assistive technology

As part of my eye condition and brain condition, I experience photophobia (sensitivity to bright lights) and photosensitivity (sensitivity to strobe and flashing lights) that affect how I engage with video content and indoor/outdoor environments. Over the years, I have developed a list of tips…

As part of a semester-long school project for one of my graduate classes, I researched several free braille art and tactile image libraries that could be used for educational activities relating to science, agriculture, ecology, and several other topics. Even though I don’t personally use…

In the context of web accessibility, cognitive accessibility refers to designing digital content and interfaces so they are understandable, easy to navigate, and usable for people with cognitive disabilities or learning disabilities. Cognitive accessibility addresses challenges related to information processing, memory, attention, comprehension, and decision-making,…

Learning to do laundry at home and college

As a student with low vision that can’t read standard print, I rely on eTextbooks and accessibility settings like adjustable font sizes in order to access readings and required materials for my classes. Unlike physical textbooks that can be purchased from several dozen different sources…

Tips for musicians participating in concert band programs with visual impairment, based on my experiences as a clarinet player with low vision

Environmental accommodations for visually impaired students that make school classrooms more accessible for blind, low vision, and CVI access

During undergrad, I took a few classes at a community college that satisfied the math requirements for my major, and transferred the credits back to my home university so they would count towards my degree. One of the first things I did after enrolling as…