How To Use VoiceOver With Low Vision on iPad
Helpful features for learning to use VoiceOver with low vision on an iPad, and tips for pairing VoiceOver with large print and visual access
Tag: accessibility settings
Computer Mice and Mouse Alternatives For Low Vision
As I type this post, I currently have six different computer mice and mouse alternatives within a five-foot radius of my desk that can be used to access information on my computer and/or tablet. These are a mix of mainstream technology devices, specialty devices designed…
Create A Personal Accessibility Checklist for Low Vision
Learn how to create an informal personal accessibility checklist for low vision and determine if an app or website is accessible for a specific student
Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Computers
What to look for when buying a laptop, aimed at students with low vision
A to Z of Assistive Technology For Low Vision
26 examples of assistive technology for low vision access that are used by people with visual impairments for work, school, and everyday life.
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…
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…
How To Use High Contrast in Windows 11
How to use High Contrast mode/High contrast themes in Windows 10 and Windows 11, and how high contrast mode looks with frequently used applications. Great for users with low vision or migraines
Mainstream eReader Apps and Low Vision Accessibility
Details about popular eReader apps and low vision accessibility features available for each app, including font sizes, page colors, display customizations, and reading tools.
Amazon Kindle App and Low Vision Accessibility
I started using the Amazon Kindle app when I was in high school after a textbook for one of my classes was purchased from the Kindle marketplace. It quickly became one of my favorite apps for reading eTextbooks as a student with low vision, because…
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…
Low Vision Accessibility Settings For Windows 10 and 11
Accessibility settings for low vision and vision impairment for Windows 10