Tag: accessibility

Google Colab Low Vision Accessibility

Google Colab Low Vision Accessibility

Google Colab low vision accessibility settings that I use for my R/stats class to read notes and accessible coding resources in large print

Implementing Shared Folders For Online Classes

Implementing Shared Folders For Online Classes

How to eliminate access barriers and create a bridge by converting course websites to shared folders for online classes, suitable for students with disabilities

Modifying Assignments To Remove Flashing Lights

Modifying Assignments To Remove Flashing Lights

I have an eye and brain condition affected by flashing lights. Here’s how I work with instructors to modify assignments and course content as needed

April Fool’s Day Prank Lessons For Low Vision Assistive Technology

April Fool’s Day Prank Lessons For Low Vision Assistive Technology

Practical and positive creative prank ideas for introducing low vision assistive technology concepts with humor on April Fool’s Day and beyond

Customize Microsoft Edge Accessibility For Low Vision

Customize Microsoft Edge Accessibility For Low Vision

An in-depth guide to customize Microsoft Edge accessibility for low vision. Make it easier to access web content with high contrast, custom fonts, and custom colors

Creating Audio Description For College Fight Song

Creating Audio Description For College Fight Song

Make school spirit accessible to all! Learn how to create audio description for college fight song and gameday cheers for low vision and blind students

Configuring Padlet For Low Vision Accessibility

Configuring Padlet For Low Vision Accessibility

My first introduction to Padlet accessibility features was when I was in high school and realized I couldn’t see any of the text or images that my instructor had just shared for a virtual class, and they told me I had to figure out how…

iPhone Accessibility Settings For Occipital Stroke

iPhone Accessibility Settings For Occipital Stroke

When my best friend had an occipital stroke shortly before Christmas, one of the first things they mentioned when they got out of the hospital was how they were having trouble using their phone. They didn’t know at the time about the multitude of iPhone…

iOS Magnifier and Low Vision Accessibility

iOS Magnifier and Low Vision Accessibility

An overview of the built-in iOS Magnifier and low vision accessibility settings. Use your iPhone or iPad as a video magnifier, with options for VoiceOver access

Secret Microsoft Office Accessibility Features I Use Every Day

Secret Microsoft Office Accessibility Features I Use Every Day

When I wrote the first version of this post in 2019, I included seven accessibility features most people didn’t realize existed in Microsoft Office products, many of which I had learned about during my time as a Microsoft intern. Since then, Microsoft Office has added…

How To Describe Science Experiments For Visually Impaired Students

How To Describe Science Experiments For Visually Impaired Students

When watching science experiments or participating in science labs, I would constantly find myself thinking or saying “what just happened?” after every step of the experiment. Since I have low vision, I often have trouble noticing subtle changes in science experiments or focusing in visually…

Tuva Tools and Low Vision Accessibility

Tuva Tools and Low Vision Accessibility

When I first started using graphs and charts in math classes, I decided that I hated them. As a student with low vision, I often encountered charts that featured low resolution images, black and white or grayscale color schemes, blurry text, or hard-to-read keys that…