I was first introduced to the world of calculator applications for low vision when I was in middle school and discovered that I couldn’t see the graphing calculator that was used in my Algebra 1 class. The buttons on the calculator had a small font…

One of the most popular topics in the accessibility space right now is accessible data visualizations and how to make graphs and charts accessible for people with vision loss- inclusive of blind, low vision, and visual impairment. Since this is such an emerging space, a…

Even though I have trouble seeing in all my classes (and outside of my classes for that matter), my math test accommodations for low vision look a bit different than the testing accommodations for my other classes. This is because in math, every letter, number,…

In my current math class, the professor assigns homework and quiz questions using a tool called ALEKS so that students can practice skills outside of class. Once I found out that we would be using ALEKS, I started researching ALEKS accessibility and playing around with…

When I was shadowing a teacher, we noticed that one of their students with low vision was struggling to view images of animals for a science lesson, even if the images were high resolution. The student mentioned that they had trouble seeing the subject of…

For some of the practice problems in my classes, I have to draw graphs or plot points by hand, a task that can be difficult as a person with low vision and dysgraphia. While there are lots of ways to draw graphs in a digital…

As a college student studying data science, I have to have a basic understanding of different subjects and topics so that I can better understand the data I am working with and how to best create a simulation or analyze the data for a given…

This semester, I discovered that I need some extra help with some of my data science coursework involving physics and statistics, so I went looking for online tutoring services that could help me. I was thrilled to learn that my library has a partnership with…

The other day, I was having a conversation with a teacher of the visually impaired about paper and document sizes for people with low vision. They were wondering how I would choose what documents would be on what size paper, and how I would store…

In several of my math, statistics, and data science classes, the professor will provide a formula sheet for quizzes and exams, or encourage students to make their own. Many of these formula sheets are difficult to read, because there is lots of information printed on…

When I was in high school, I often experienced a lot of frustration with getting accessible copies of math assignments and exams, as my school had difficulty with enlarging math content and often would accidentally cut off symbols or numbers. Because of this experience, I…

Five math websites accessible for students with low vision, blindness, vision impairments, and their peers.

Learn what high resolution images are, why they are important, how to create high resolution images, and where to find them.

How to use common household objects and craft supplies to create tactile (3D) images, great for math and science classes.

Why having a tutor from the same school or school district is beneficial for students, especially those with IEP or 504 plans