Tag: mainstream technology

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Computers

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Computers

What to look for when buying a laptop, aimed at students with low vision

A to Z of Assistive Technology For Low Vision

A to Z of Assistive Technology For Low Vision

26 examples of assistive technology for low vision access that are used by people with visual impairments for work, school, and everyday life.

Low Vision Accessibility Settings For Windows 10 and 11

Low Vision Accessibility Settings For Windows 10 and 11

Accessibility settings for low vision and vision impairment for Windows 10

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Feature Phones and Landline Phones

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Feature Phones and Landline Phones

Features to consider when choosing a non-smartphone feature phone, flip phone, or landline phone with vision loss

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Smart Speakers

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Smart Speakers

While many people associate assistive technology with specialized devices that are expensive or hard to find, many mainstream technology devices have started supporting accessibility features and built-in assistive technology that can make specialty tools more financially and publicly accessible for all. Smart speakers primarily uses…

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Smartphones

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Smartphones

While many people associate assistive technology with specialized devices that are expensive or hard to find, many mainstream technology devices have started supporting accessibility features and built-in assistive technology that can make specialty tools more financially and publicly accessible for all. Smartphones are a great…

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Tablets

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Tablets

What to look for when choosing an iPad and features to consider, aimed at students with low vision

Low Vision Accessibility Settings For Mac Computers

Low Vision Accessibility Settings For Mac Computers

When I first wrote about low vision accessibility settings for Mac computers in 2019, I was using a MacBook for one of my design classes at the university library and trying to figure out how to make MacBook easier to see or how to enable…

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: eReaders

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: eReaders

Why I love eReaders and how they help students with print disabilities

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Keyboards

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Keyboards

While many people associate assistive technology with specialized devices that are expensive or hard to find, many mainstream technology devices have started supporting accessibility features and built-in assistive technology that can make specialty tools more financially and publicly accessible for all. I spend a large…

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Covers and Cases

Mainstream Technology and Low Vision: Covers and Cases

While many people associate assistive technology with specialized devices that are expensive or hard to find, many mainstream technology devices have started supporting accessibility features and built-in assistive technology that can make specialty tools more financially and publicly accessible for all. Even though these devices…

How I Back Up Mobile Devices With Low Vision

How I Back Up Mobile Devices With Low Vision

How to protect your data and settings in case your iPad suddenly fries on a Friday night.