I started using digital bookmarking tools and bookmarking apps to organize research sources, website links, and other multimedia content after I realized that my previous strategy of adding everything to my bookmarks or copying links into a single document wasn’t particularly effective. Learning to use…

Many of my friends speak two or more languages, and enjoy teaching me how to say various words and phrases in other languages. Sometimes, these lead to me learning something useful, while other times my friends seem to have fun teaching me random slang words…

Six ways Amazon Alexa can help with homework, great for auditory learners and blind/visually impaired students

I’ve received a few emails from readers asking about nonvisual entertainment and ideas for listening to different types of content that goes beyond the typical listening to music or listening to an audiobook. There are a ton of different types of audio content for blind…

While many people associate assistive technology with specialized devices that are expensive or hard to find, many mainstream technology devices have started supporting accessibility features and built-in assistive technology that can make specialty tools more financially and publicly accessible for all. Smart speakers are a…

Whenever I am working on assignments or reading for my online classes at my desk, one of my favorite tools to use to help me with productivity is my Amazon Echo Dot. As strange as it may seem, Amazon Alexa can help with online learning…

Many years ago, I set a goal to write at least 2500 words per day on a creative writing project or for a blog, which has helped me tremendously with hitting writing goals and becoming a more confident writer. I use a few different high-tech…

I have trouble following along with a lot of exercise videos and classes, so I decided to do some research to see if I could use my favorite technology to create an audio-based exercise routine that I could use as needed. My favorite option that…

A couple of weeks ago, my friend was telling me how they had been getting eye strain from studying digital flashcards for one of their classes, and how they wished, in their own words, that they could have “flashcards that talked to you.” I did…

Lately, I’ve been trying out some of the Alexa Skill Blueprints to create custom Amazon Alexa skills, and I was excited to find a skill to customize for navigating my dorm with Amazon Alexa. For many people with visual impairments, it can be helpful to…

I’m always looking for new and interesting ways to use my Amazon Echo Dot and Amazon Alexa with low vision, and one of my friends who is a huge history buff was telling me how they had been listening to old time radio shows with…

A few days ago, I was wearing a dress that didn’t have pockets large enough to fit my cell phone. My friend offered to hold my phone for me so that I could still have a free hand while using my blindness cane and not…

Something that comes as a surprise to many people is that I have a huge interest in visual art, art history, and art appreciation, even though I have low vision and use a blindness cane. One of my favorite tools for low vision and nonvisual…

How to use the Amazon Echo with Amazon Alexa to read- great for users with vision impairments and print disabilities.

Five news apps that are free and accessible for screen readers, magnifiers, and large print. Great for low vision users and users with print disabilities.