Tag: high school

Must-Have Tech Skills For Online Classes

Must-Have Tech Skills For Online Classes

I took my first virtual class in high school the summer before beginning ninth grade. For the entire summer, I received frequent reminders about the importance of developing computer skills for online classes and learning how to access digital materials independently with low vision, because…

How I Listen To Textbooks With Low Vision

How I Listen To Textbooks With Low Vision

How I use tools like Amazon Alexa, text-to-speech, and other reading applications to access course readings and listen to textbooks with low vision

My Most-Used Keyboard Shortcuts For Academic Writing

My Most-Used Keyboard Shortcuts For Academic Writing

Time saving keyboard shortcuts for academic writing and formatting papers in APA Style with Microsoft Word, a vital skill for students with visual impairments!

Dictation and Audio-Based Assistive Technology For Writing

Dictation and Audio-Based Assistive Technology For Writing

(Mostly) free assistive technology for writing and audio-based resources that incorporate dictation and read aloud for auditory access

History Podcasts and Audio-Based Resources For VI Students

History Podcasts and Audio-Based Resources For VI Students

Mostly free audio resources and history podcasts for students, great for teaching students with visual impairments and auditory learners

Wearing Tinted Glasses for Low Vision

Wearing Tinted Glasses for Low Vision

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

Five Apps I Use In Statistics Classes As A Low Vision Student

Five Apps I Use In Statistics Classes As A Low Vision Student

A list of statistics apps for low vision access that I have used in my high school, college, and graduate statistics classes as a visually impaired student

Concert Band and Low Vision Accommodations

Concert Band and Low Vision Accommodations

Tips for musicians participating in concert band programs with visual impairment, based on my experiences as a clarinet player with low vision

Environmental Accommodations For Low Vision Students

Environmental Accommodations For Low Vision Students

Environmental accommodations for visually impaired students that make school classrooms more accessible for blind, low vision, and CVI access

Participating In Drama and Theater Programs With Low Vision

Participating In Drama and Theater Programs With Low Vision

Tips and strategies for supporting students with visual impairments on stage in theater and drama programs, from a student with low vision

How I Keep Track of Assignments With Low Vision

How I Keep Track of Assignments With Low Vision

Free accessible apps for to-do lists that help students with visual impairments keep track of homework, plus tips for staying organized in school from a visually impaired student

Implementing Shared Folders For Online Classes

Implementing Shared Folders For Online Classes

How to eliminate access barriers and create a bridge by converting course websites to shared folders for online classes, suitable for students with disabilities