Accessibility settings for low vision and vision impairment for Windows 10

“Hey, when did all of the computer icons disappear? I can’t see any icons on the desktop.” This is never a fun way to start a day at work, but that’s exactly what happened when I logged into my computer and suddenly couldn’t find any…

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

How to use OneNote, a free note taking software that allows users to create multimedia notebooks and use accessible materials

As a student with low vision and dysgraphia, I spend a lot of time typing for school, writing content for my website, instant messaging with friends, and writing emails. A lot of people don’t realize the role that my dysgraphia diagnosis plays in typing; even…

As a student with low vision who spends a lot of time in computer labs, I’ve worked with several teachers to create a list of options on implementing computer lab accommodations for low vision students. Whether students are taking virtual classes, completing in-class activities, or…

Even though many mainstream technology brands offer accessibility features and support assistive technology software in their products, many technical support teams are not familiar with low vision accessibility settings or how using assistive technology can change how users interact with a product. I’ve experienced this…

Everything at my dorm desk, complete with shopping links

The built-in Windows Magnifier is one of the first Windows accessibility features for low vision I remember using to make information on the home computer and in the school computer lab easier to see. While I don’t always have Magnifier turned on, I often open…

I rely a lot on color and shapes when it comes to identifying or labeling visual information, as I find it much easier to access consistently compared to text labels. This can be helpful for quickly locating icons on my Windows desktop or in File…

Earlier today, my friend and I were looking at routes for the DC Metro on Google Maps when my friend realized they couldn’t see the Silver line at all. Google Maps color codes each of the routes, but the silver color doesn’t provide much contrast…

A dialog box is an element of graphical user interfaces that communicates key information or requests user input for a specific task, some of which require the user to make a choice/select something before they can close the box and continue interacting with their device.…