Ten staff members you should meet before or at the beginning of college

During my in-person tech internship and while working in other remote positions that require me to sit at my desk a lot, I have experimented a lot with creating accessible workspaces for Chiari Malformation that make it easier for individuals to do computer work and…

While I have spent a lot of time talking about low vision and how my neurological condition influences how I use technology, I haven’t shared too many specifics about choosing new devices with Chiari Malformation and accessibility settings for Chiari Malformation that go beyond vision…

During the last few semesters of college, my disability and chronic illness made it difficult for me to walk to classes on my own. Even with the use of guides and mobility aids, I would often show up to class exhausted, since I had used…

Ever wonder “how does a blind person use the bathroom?” or “how does someone who is visually impaired take a shower?” I’ve had many people ask me these questions, including children, teachers, friends, and even people I shared a bathroom with in student housing. Like…

I receive disability accommodations in college for two different medical conditions- an eye condition that causes low vision and a neurological condition called Chiari Malformation. Both my eye and brain condition cause me to experience light sensitivity, sometimes referred to as photosensitivity, and my accommodations…

How to tell college professors about your disability services file

Phrases that describe what it’s like living with Chiari Malformation

Visiting Christmas and holiday light displays with migraines, epilepsy, and similar photosensitive conditions.

Ten things that surprised me about college, written with a special focus on students with IEPs and disabilities

As much as I would like to say that I’ve had perfect attendance in college and would rarely miss assignments, there have been several situations where I had to miss class or submit an assignment late due to circumstances outside of my control or outside…

My tips for being successful in college admission interviews