Concert Band and Low Vision Accommodations
Tips for musicians participating in concert band programs with visual impairment, based on my experiences as a clarinet player with low vision
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Environmental Accommodations For Low Vision Students
Environmental accommodations for visually impaired students that make school classrooms more accessible for blind, low vision, and CVI access
How To Get Disability Accommodations In Community College
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…
Participating In Drama and Theater Programs With Low Vision
Tips and strategies for supporting students with visual impairments on stage in theater and drama programs, from a student with low vision
Accessible Maps and Wayfinding Tools For Low Vision
When I’m traveling or visiting a new/unfamiliar place as a person with low vision, it’s tremendously helpful to use accessible maps and wayfinding tools that can help assist me with orienting myself to my surroundings and planning routes to other areas of interest. This can…
E-Ink Displays and Low Vision Accessibility
I’ve been using eReaders to read books since I was in middle school, primarily using e-ink displays that mimic the appearance of paper and that don’t have distracting applications or features that take away my focus from reading. While I prefer e-ink displays from a…
Meeting Disney Characters With Low Vision
When I went to Disneyland the day before a professional conference in 2019, one of the questions I had for staff was how Disney character meet and greets are done for guests with visual impairments, or if any special considerations were taken for blind kids…
Avoiding Flashing Lights On Social Media
I was first diagnosed with photosensitivity and photophobia as a young teenager due to an intertwining visual impairment and neurological condition. At the time, there was a popular pop song that featured a refrain with a list of all of the lights I found painful…
My Talk At A Future Date: What I Wish I Learned About AT Before Starting College
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to present a short talk at A Future Date, a free virtual conference event that showcased talks on topics related to accessibility and assistive technology. While I am currently working on a write-up about attending A Future…
Accessible Microsoft Sway Designs For Low Vision
The ultimate guide to choosing accessible Sway designs for low vision users and reading Microsoft Sway content with large print, written by a user with low vision.
Tips For Reading Music On An iPad With Low Vision
Strategies I use for reading music on an iPad, and how to set up iPad for reading digital sheet music for musicians with low vision
How I Keep Track of Assignments With Low Vision
Free accessible apps for to-do lists that help students with visual impairments keep track of homework, plus tips for staying organized in school from a visually impaired student