Tag: magnification

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

Choosing Accessible Microscopes For Low Vision

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…

Nail Trimming and Low Vision: Adapted Nail Clippers

Nail Trimming and Low Vision: Adapted Nail Clippers

As part of my coursework for EDAT 527: Assistive Technology for Independent Living and Employment at George Mason University, I completed a project where I documented a list of adapted nail clippers for low vision and characteristics of low vision aids for nail trimming. Here…

iOS Magnifier and Low Vision Accessibility

iOS Magnifier and Low Vision Accessibility

An overview of the built-in iOS Magnifier and low vision accessibility settings. Use your iPhone or iPad as a video magnifier, with options for VoiceOver access

Using Digital 3D Models With Low Vision

Using Digital 3D Models With Low Vision

Digital 3D models can be easier to explore than 2D images, here are tips for using digital 3D models with low vision and magnification.

How To Create An Accessible Formula Sheet

How To Create An Accessible Formula Sheet

In math and statistics classes, instructors often provide students with a formula sheet that contains equations, tables, and other helpful definitions that students can refer to during assignments and exams. As a student with low vision that primarily accesses information visually, a lot of these…

Customize Microsoft Edge Accessibility For Low Vision

Customize Microsoft Edge Accessibility For Low Vision

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

Visible Body Suite Accessibility For Low Vision: 3D Anatomy Models

Visible Body Suite Accessibility For Low Vision: 3D Anatomy Models

Visible Body Suite accessibility features for low vision, including options for viewing accessible 3D anatomy models with a screen reader.

Accessible Playing Cards For Low Vision

Accessible Playing Cards For Low Vision

How to make playing cards accessible for low vision, including options to buy, DIY, and download accessible playing cards with large print and/or braille.

Low Vision Assistive Technology For Discussion Board Posts

Low Vision Assistive Technology For Discussion Board Posts

Discussion board posts are a key part of college experiences, especially in online classes and in graduate school programs. I love discussion boards because I often learn so much from students and instructors alike about different topics, problem solving ideas, and areas of interest, but…

Adapting Accessible Z-Tables: Math Problems and Low Vision

Adapting Accessible Z-Tables: Math Problems and Low Vision

Statistics assignments that require the use of a z-table can be challenging for students with low vision who often receive copies of z-tables that are not optimized with visual impairment access in mind. Honestly, I had so much trouble finding accessible z-tables for visual impairment…

Wakelet Accessibility Features For Low Vision

Wakelet Accessibility Features For Low Vision

I created my first Wakelet account several years ago after attending a virtual presentation on Wakelet accessibility features, but I didn’t really use it very often until I completed the free self-paced Wakelet Certified course and discovered how I could Wakelet not only with assistive…