How to write alt text for color palettes and create accessible color palettes for low vision/visual impairment and colorblindness

(Mostly) free art resources for visually impaired students, including podcasts, audio artwork, and ideas for accessible art lessons

The ultimate guide on how to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, written by someone with low vision who uses alt text

As part of a semester-long school project for one of my graduate classes, I researched several free braille art and tactile image libraries that could be used for educational activities relating to science, agriculture, ecology, and several other topics. Even though I don’t personally use…

Tips for musicians participating in concert band programs with visual impairment, based on my experiences as a clarinet player with low vision

I was introduced to streaming audio description for performing arts videos when I watched Twelfth Night with audio description through the National Theatre At Home service. Since then, I’ve discovered several other paid and free streaming services offering audio description for plays, ballet, opera, musicals,…

As a user with low vision that is sensitive to strobe, flashing, and fast-moving animations, I frequently rely on others knowing how to write alt text for GIFs or how to describe GIFs so that I can engage in social interactions or posts without triggering…

Including students with vision impairment in art classes and art projects. Get ready for things to be inside and outside the lines simultaneously

When I experienced a significant vision decline in high school, one of the most common questions from my teachers, case manager, and teacher of the visually impaired (TVI/TSVI) was “so what can you see?” I was the only student identified with low vision at my…

“Hey, when did all of the computer icons disappear? I can’t see any icons on the desktop.” This is never a fun way to start a day at work, but that’s exactly what happened when I logged into my computer and suddenly couldn’t find any…

Learn what high resolution images are, why they are important, how to create high resolution images, and where to find them.

A few years ago, a friend invited me to learn about creating flower arrangements with low vision and taught me about how to arrange flowers while putting together a bouquet for another friend’s birthday. I was excited to learn something new, and the lessons they…