Free Science Websites For Low Vision Students
Instructional technology for science that supports low vision accessibility, including free science websites that I have used as a student with low vision in my classes
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Free Braille Art and Tactile Image Libraries: World Braille Day
As part of a semester-long school project for one of my graduate classes, I researched several free braille art and tactile image libraries that could be used for educational activities relating to science, agriculture, ecology, and several other topics. Even though I don’t personally use…
Choosing Accessible Microscopes For Low Vision
When I think back to my high school biology class and using a microscope with low vision, I remember my lab partner (and best friend to this day) would provide detailed verbal descriptions of what different slides looked like and attempt to draw some of…
How To Write Alt Text and Image Descriptions For Flowers
When I look at images of flowers, I see a swirl of colors and have to zoom in on different areas to figure out what I am looking at or what kind of flower it is. Because I have low vision and double vision, these…
How To Describe Science Experiments For Visually Impaired Students
When watching science experiments or participating in science labs, I would constantly find myself thinking or saying “what just happened?” after every step of the experiment. Since I have low vision, I often have trouble noticing subtle changes in science experiments or focusing in visually…
Tips For Visiting Aquariums With Low Vision
When I volunteered at a local aquarium in high school, I started documenting a list of tips for visiting aquariums with low vision after I noticed how there were certain exhibits I struggled with navigating as both a visitor and as a volunteer. Even though…
Science Labs and Low Vision
Including students with blindness and low vision in classroom science labs and experiments