How I use Aira smart glasses in college with low vision and how they have helped me travel independently

Accessibility settings to enable for Android phones for users with low vision

Five low vision Android accessibility apps that make any Android easier to see with large print and high contrast for less than $20

When I started using a blindness cane (white cane) in college, I felt a bit self-conscious about using my cane because I felt like I stood out wherever I went, especially since I was still learning to get around and answer questions about my vision…

In recent years, I have collected multiple library cards for digital content so that I can access books and media I am interested in without having to leave the house. My local library has a ton of awesome online services, but I’ve been able to…

Tips for studying, scheduling, and self care for midterms and finals

My favorite tips for staying organized in summer classes and balancing multiple summer classes as a high school/college student

I consider myself a primarily visual learner, but my eyes and brain don’t always agree with that. Factors like eye strain, fluctuating eyesight, and fatigue from reading can make it more challenging for me to study visual materials, which means I often pivot to audio…

Many school band programs have a uniform requirement for specific ensembles, which can consist of a mix of school-owned pieces (such as a marching band jacket) and items purchased by the musician like shoes or pants in a specific color. Musicians that experience sensitivity to…

Questions to ask when developing an explanation about usable vision and accurately answering the question “so what can you see?”

I recommended them in 2015 and I still do today! Five iOS and Android apps that help students with low vision in the classroom.

Many of my IEP goals involved self-advocacy and learning to self-advocate with low vision. Here is a list of advice and strategies that helped me as a student.