As part of my coursework for EDAT 527: Assistive Technology for Independent Living and Employment at George Mason University, I completed a project where I documented a list of adapted nail clippers for low vision and characteristics of low vision aids for nail trimming. Here…

I was having a conversation with one of my friends recently where they had asked me if I had any tips for clothing shopping with sensory processing issues and tactile defensiveness. In my practice, I have met many people with visual impairments that experience sensory…

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…

I have low vision in addition to a few other medical conditions, so I have spent a lot of time visiting hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient testing facilities, and other medical environments. Since a lot of my conditions are unrelated to my vision loss, I get…

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

As a student with low vision who also has photophobia/photosensitivity to bright lights, I often take vision breaks throughout the day to rest my eyes. When I’m working on visually demanding tasks such as reading, working on my computer, or taking notes in a classroom,…

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

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