Tag: large print

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

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

How To Write Alt Text and Image Descriptions for the Visually Impaired

How To Write Alt Text and Image Descriptions for the Visually Impaired

The ultimate guide on how to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, written by someone with low vision who uses alt text

Designing Accessible Documents With Microsoft Word

Designing Accessible Documents With Microsoft Word

A guide for how to create accessible documents for low vision and print disabilities with Microsoft Word, and how to make documents easier to read with assistive technology

Reading VitalSource eTextbooks With Low Vision

Reading VitalSource eTextbooks With Low Vision

As a student with low vision that can’t read standard print, I rely on eTextbooks and accessibility settings like adjustable font sizes in order to access readings and required materials for my classes. Unlike physical textbooks that can be purchased from several dozen different sources…

Accessible Maps and Wayfinding Tools For Low Vision

Accessible Maps and Wayfinding Tools For Low Vision

When I’m traveling or visiting a new/unfamiliar place as a person with low vision, it’s tremendously helpful to use accessible maps and wayfinding tools that can help assist me with orienting myself to my surroundings and planning routes to other areas of interest. This can…

E-Ink Displays and Low Vision Accessibility

E-Ink Displays and Low Vision Accessibility

I’ve been using eReaders to read books since I was in middle school, primarily using e-ink displays that mimic the appearance of paper and that don’t have distracting applications or features that take away my focus from reading. While I prefer e-ink displays from a…

Tips For Reading Music On An iPad With Low Vision

Tips For Reading Music On An iPad With Low Vision

Strategies I use for reading music on an iPad, and how to set up iPad for reading digital sheet music for musicians 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

Accessible Python IDEs For Low Vision

Accessible Python IDEs For Low Vision

As a student with low vision studying Computational and Data Sciences, I was exposed to several programming languages as part of my coursework, though many of my classes revolved around the Python programming language. Since I primarily access information visually, it was important that I…

How To Use High Contrast in Windows 11

How To Use High Contrast in Windows 11

How to use High Contrast mode/High contrast themes in Windows 10 and Windows 11, and how high contrast mode looks with frequently used applications. Great for users with low vision or migraines

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