April Fool’s Day Prank Lessons For Low Vision Assistive Technology
Practical and positive creative prank ideas for introducing low vision assistive technology concepts with humor on April Fool’s Day and beyond
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My Most-Used Keyboard Shortcuts For Academic Writing
Time saving keyboard shortcuts for academic writing and formatting papers in APA Style with Microsoft Word, a vital skill for students with visual impairments!
Dictation and Audio-Based Assistive Technology For Writing
(Mostly) free assistive technology for writing and audio-based resources that incorporate dictation and read aloud for auditory access
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.
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…
Organizing a PhD Portfolio With Microsoft Sway
How I organized my first PhD Portfolio with Microsoft Sway as a student with low vision that uses large print and responsive layouts
Customize Microsoft Edge Accessibility For Low Vision
An in-depth guide to customize Microsoft Edge accessibility for low vision. Make it easier to access web content with high contrast, custom fonts, and custom colors
Highlighting Information With Low Vision
I rely a lot on color for labeling information, so highlighters and colored overlays are a helpful tool for locating text or making it easier to see, especially when it comes to making information stand out against a bright white background. Here is a list…
Create An Accessible Digital Cookbook With Microsoft Products
A few years ago, my friends and I wanted to share our favorite recipes in a digital one-page document, and I outlined this process in a post on how to create a cookbook in Microsoft Sway. When I went back to update this post, I…
How I Access PowerPoints with Microsoft Sway
As a student with low vision, I sometimes have trouble reading the PowerPoint slides that my instructors post on the course website or share with me so I can follow along with class. Things like small font sizes and multi-column layouts are great for presenting…
How I Use Microsoft OneNote With Low Vision
How to use OneNote, a free note taking software that allows users to create multimedia notebooks and use accessible materials
AlphaSmart For Low Vision and Dysgraphia
During the summer before ninth grade, I received an AlphaSmart for low vision and dysgraphia, specifically the AlphaSmart Neo digital typewriter as part of a device trial for taking notes and writing with low vision and dysgraphia in the classroom. I had asked to try…