How To Use Text-To-Speech With Low Vision
Enable free text-to-speech in accessibility settings or web browsers and listen to text read aloud, a great ECC strategy for low vision!
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My Experience Using Kagi Search With Low Vision
How I am using Kagi Search with low vision to manage my visual fatigue, plus my favorite Kagi accessibility features for low vision + CVI and a Kagi low vision theme
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
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.
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…
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.