Even though I didn’t live in a mobility access/wheelchair accessible dorm on campus during undergrad, I still used several dorm room disability hacks to make it easier and more comfortable to move around my dorm. As a student diagnosed with Chiari Malformation and then-undiagnosed POTS,…

Ever wonder “how does a blind person use the bathroom?” or “how does someone who is visually impaired take a shower?” I’ve had many people ask me these questions, including children, teachers, friends, and even people I shared a bathroom with in student housing. Like…

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…

During my senior year of high school, I went from having a few virtual classes each year to a truly hybrid online class schedule, where 50% or more of my classes were online. This continued throughout undergrad in college, before I transitioned to having all…

When it comes to organizing and keeping track of emails in college, I strive to achieve “inbox zero”, meaning that I want to ensure my emails are taken care of effectively and that I don’t have to worry about important messages getting lost in a…

Between tech internships/events and flash sales at the college bookstore, my collection of backpacks and tote bags has grown to include multiple items, all of which were chosen with my visual impairment in mind. Choosing a backpack with low vision isn’t just about making sure…

As a student living with chronic pain, I often joke with my friends that I have to over-think several decisions, which includes choosing a backpack for bringing materials to class. Choosing a backpack with chronic pain isn’t as straightforward as just making an aesthetic choice…

When it comes to low vision assistive technology, my iPad is one of my most-used devices, and I use several different applications every day for accessing information in large print and audio formats. Since I’m using so many applications, it’s essential that I have them…

When I was living in a college dorm, I honestly didn’t put much thought into how I would organize or identify cords for charging technology, connecting peripheral devices to my computer, or arranging items that are connected to a surge protector- I sort of just…

I love how a pair of colorful, comfortable shoes can pull an outfit together, or how the right pair of athletic shoes can make a huge difference for exercise or going for a walk. I’ve tried a few different strategies for organizing shoes with vision…

I love wearing necklaces and earrings, and I can find my favorite pieces in less than a minute thanks to learning strategies for organizing jewelry with vision loss. I’ve experimented with a few different systems for jewelry organization over the years, including the use of…

One of my friends asked me to help them learn how to organize a dresser with visual impairment after they admitted they had given up on trying to keep clothes organized and just shoved things in drawers, feeling around to locate items and having trouble…