Tag: peripheral devices

Apple Pencil Customizations For Writing With Low Vision

Apple Pencil Customizations For Writing With Low Vision

As a student with low vision and dysgraphia, I love using my iPad along with an Apple Pencil to help with writing tasks, drawing, and completing assignments for my classes, especially since my handwriting is neater on an iPad compared to paper. Because the white…

Computer Mice and Mouse Alternatives For Low Vision

Computer Mice and Mouse Alternatives For Low Vision

As I type this post, I currently have six different computer mice and mouse alternatives within a five foot radius of my desk that can be used to access information on my computer and/or tablet. These are a mix of mainstream technology devices, specialty devices…

Choosing An iPad Keyboard For Low Vision

Choosing An iPad Keyboard For Low Vision

I’ve been using my iPad a lot for writing lately and noticed that my hands were starting to hurt after doing so much typing on the device’s touchscreen keyboard. After learning that a physical hardware keyboard could help me type more quickly and efficiently with…

How I Use The Apple Pencil With Low Vision

How I Use The Apple Pencil With Low Vision

How I use the Apple Pencil with low vision and dysgraphia for school, writing, work, and for other tasks on an 11-inch iPad.

How To Make Mouse Pointers Easier To See in Windows

How To Make Mouse Pointers Easier To See in Windows

One of my favorite low vision accessibility features for Windows 11 and Windows 10 is the option to customize mouse pointers and cursors so they are easier to see. I’ve been using a large turquoise mouse pointer on my personal computers for several years now…

How To Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows

How To Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows

When one of my friends noticed they had trouble seeing their desktop icons, they asked me if there was a way to create custom keyboard shortcuts in Windows so that they could access application features and programs more efficiently. My friend liked the idea of…