Tag: independent living skills

US Government Programs For Blind/Low Vision Residents

US Government Programs For Blind/Low Vision Residents

Low-cost and free resources for visually impaired Americans available through federal government initiatives. Great for blind and low vision students!

My Experience Using Kagi Search With Low Vision

My Experience Using Kagi Search With Low Vision

How I am using Kagi Search with low vision to manage my visual fatigue, plus my favorite Kagi accessibility features for low vision + CVI and a Kagi low vision theme

Accessing The News With Assistive Technology

Accessing The News With Assistive Technology

A list of accessibility strategies for accessing the news with assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments, inclusive of low vision/blind/CVI

Typo Protection and Typosquatting: Online Safety Tips For Low Vision

Typo Protection and Typosquatting: Online Safety Tips For Low Vision

Strategies for typo protection, typosquatting prevention, and other high-impact online safety tips for low vision and blind users, especially those with dysgraphia

Organizing A Walk-In Closet With Vision Loss

Organizing A Walk-In Closet With Vision Loss

Tips and tricks for organizing a walk-in closet for vision loss, inclusive of blind and low vision people. A great independent living skill!

How I Use Accessible Voting Machines With Low Vision

How I Use Accessible Voting Machines With Low Vision

Learn about the features of accessible voting machines like ExpressVote and how I use them to vote with low vision in local, state, and federal elections in Virginia.

Going To Restaurants With Low Vision Assistive Technology

Going To Restaurants With Low Vision Assistive Technology

Tips for going to restaurants with low vision, including finding accessible menus, free apps for visual impairment accessibility, and using assistive technology independently

OCR Scanner Apps For Low Vision Students

OCR Scanner Apps For Low Vision Students

A list of OCR scanner apps for low vision students, useful for extracting text that can be read out loud with text-to-speech or displayed in large print.

Choosing Paint Colors For Low Vision

Choosing Paint Colors For Low Vision

I’m visually impaired, here are the strategies I used when choosing paint colors for low vision and selecting a paint color with adequate contrast for a bedroom

Magnifying Glasses For Low Vision

Magnifying Glasses For Low Vision

Opening my desk drawer to share the magnifying glasses for low vision I have used over the years at home, school, college, and beyond

Walking In The Rain: College O&M

Walking In The Rain: College O&M

How to navigate the rain with a blindness cane

Tips For Doing Laundry In College With Low Vision

Tips For Doing Laundry In College With Low Vision

Learning to do laundry at home and college