Tag: assistive technology

How I Optimize My Website For Cognitive Accessibility

How I Optimize My Website For Cognitive Accessibility

In the context of web accessibility, cognitive accessibility refers to designing digital content and interfaces so they are understandable, easy to navigate, and usable for people with cognitive disabilities or learning disabilities. Cognitive accessibility addresses challenges related to information processing, memory, attention, comprehension, and decision-making,…

Tips For Doing Laundry In College With Low Vision

Tips For Doing Laundry In College With Low Vision

Learning to do laundry at home and college

Reading VitalSource eTextbooks With Low Vision

Reading VitalSource eTextbooks With Low Vision

As a student with low vision that can’t read standard print, I rely on eTextbooks and accessibility settings like adjustable font sizes in order to access readings and required materials for my classes. Unlike physical textbooks that can be purchased from several dozen different sources…

E-Ink Displays and Low Vision Accessibility

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…

My Talk At A Future Date: What I Wish I Learned About AT Before Starting College

My Talk At A Future Date: What I Wish I Learned About AT Before Starting College

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to present a short talk at A Future Date, a free virtual conference event that showcased talks on topics related to accessibility and assistive technology. While I am currently working on a write-up about attending A Future…

Accessible Microsoft Sway Designs For Low Vision

Accessible Microsoft Sway Designs For Low Vision

The ultimate guide to choosing accessible Sway designs for low vision users and reading Microsoft Sway content with large print, written by a user with low vision.

Tips For Reading Music On An iPad With Low Vision

Tips For Reading Music On An iPad With Low Vision

Strategies I use for reading music on an iPad, and how to set up iPad for reading digital sheet music for musicians with low vision

Accessible Python IDEs For Low Vision

Accessible Python IDEs For Low Vision

As a student with low vision studying Computational and Data Sciences, I was exposed to several programming languages as part of my coursework, though many of my classes revolved around the Python programming language. Since I primarily access information visually, it was important that I…

How To Use High Contrast in Windows 11

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

How I Use My Phone As Assistive Technology In Class

How I Use My Phone As Assistive Technology In Class

I started to use my phone as assistive technology in class back in middle school when I realized that my new phone camera could be used to enlarge some hard-to-read symbols on the page I was reading. My teacher promptly took away my phone because…

Mainstream eReader Apps and Low Vision Accessibility

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

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…