When I was in middle and high school, my teachers were adamant that all students should use lined paper for math and science classes so that we could write out equations and solve problems on the page. This didn’t work well for me as a…

How to make sure school pictures come out great when you have low vision

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

My school couldn’t give me a CCTV for state standardized testing, so we used an overhead projector instead

When I was in middle school, one of my teachers had a classroom that was filled with a lot of bright lights and glare-inducing items, which was difficult for me as a student with low vision and photophobia/light sensitivity. I know that the teacher had…

When I was shadowing a classroom teacher in an elementary school, I noticed that I had trouble noticing when students were raising their hands, or figuring out which student was raising their hand. When I talked about this with one of my professors, they helped…

Common misconceptions and myths about print disabilities and how they impact a person’s ability to access information, from a student with low vision

I took sixteen virtual classes in high school and over three dozen hybrid or fully virtual classes during college, and often prefer online classes over in-person ones because I find it easier to stay organized and use assistive technology. I know a lot of students…

My experiences and tips for attending cotillion. Learn etiquette, manners, dancing, and more with a southern flair.

I’ve received hundreds of messages over the years from parents asking me questions about Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), specifically low vision IEPs and IEPs for visual impairment. Since I had an IEP in elementary school and again in high school for low vision, I’ve been…

My local library is currently promoting several free audiobook summer reading programs powered by the Sora application, including Sweet Reads, new audiobooks, and Audiobook SYNC for readers thirteen and older. As someone with a print disability that can’t read traditional printed books, it’s exciting to…

Ten words to know before your first IEP meeting so that you can be prepared and get the best services as early on as possible!