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

Sometime around sixth grade, I came to the conclusion that the combination of school cafeterias and low vision contributed to a great deal of frustration for me at school. Other than the school gym, the cafeteria was one of the places at school where I…

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,…

Ten non-traditional/weird things I brought to college that have really helped me

How to create a disability services file in college and make sure services are set for the first day

Should you mention your disability when applying to college? Here’s how I did it, and got into my top choice college

I was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) after years of dealing with symptoms, but it wasn’t until I experienced a fall on campus due to overheating/temperature regulation issues that I was officially diagnosed with the condition. My neurologist told me that I had…

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

How my support team implemented “quiet place” accommodations so I could manage visual fatigue and sensory overload at school

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

When I first moved into my new dorm in undergrad, I felt super overwhelmed as I tried to keep track of a ton of information while living on my own. By the time I would get back from classes, my visual fatigue and cognitive fatigue…