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…

My experiences with non-polarized prescription tinted glasses for low vision and light sensitivity from an eye and brain condition

Questions to ask yourself and others in order to find the best college for your needs

Many school band programs have a uniform requirement for specific ensembles, which can consist of a mix of school-owned pieces (such as a marching band jacket) and items purchased by the musician like shoes or pants in a specific color. Musicians that experience sensitivity to…

Questions to ask when developing an explanation about usable vision and accurately answering the question “so what can you see?”

When my health status changed six weeks into the semester during undergrad, I had to move off-campus and could not attend in-person classes regularly due to ongoing medical issues. Even though I already had a hybrid schedule with a mix of in-person and virtual classes,…

I frequently get questions about the most common classroom accommodations for low vision from parents, students, and support team members trying to figure out what accommodations they need for Student Assistance Plans (SAPs), 504 Plans, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and college Disability Services files. While…

I have an eye and brain condition affected by flashing lights. Here’s how I work with instructors to modify assignments and course content as needed

Products that help to make a dorm room completely dark for college students with migraines, based on my own on-campus experience

Examples of disability accommodations for graduation and other commencement events for graduates of all ages

Something I have noticed with Chiari Malformation and associated mild auditory processing issues is that it can be challenging for me to follow along with conversations if there’s a lot of background noise or distracting sounds. Since I also have low vision, it can be…

Functions to check before purchasing a phone if you have sensitivity to flashing lights