Texting and Low Vision
Tips for texting with low vision and making texts easier to see for visually impaired users. Learn strategies for texting with large print, texting with braille, and more!
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A to Z of Screen Magnification For Low Vision
Introduction to screen magnification for low vision, software features and free tip sheets for built-in and third-party screen magnifiers
How I Use My Smartphone For Traveling With Low Vision
How I use various apps, accessibility settings, and high-tech strategies for traveling with low vision and supporting orientation and mobility skills/O&M skills
Typo Protection and Typosquatting: Online Safety Tips For Low Vision
Strategies for typo protection, typosquatting prevention, and other high-impact online safety tips for low vision and blind users, especially those with dysgraphia
iPhone Accessibility Settings For Occipital Stroke
When one of my best friends (D) had an occipital stroke shortly before Christmas, one of the first things they mentioned when they got out of the hospital was how they were having trouble using their phone. They didn’t know at the time about the…
Using The Envision App With Low Vision
I’m always looking for new functions and ways to use different features in visual assistance applications, and first downloaded the Envision app a few years ago when my friend was raving about its text recognition features at a low vision accessibility event we were both…
Low Vision Accessibility Settings For Android Phones
Accessibility settings to enable for Android phones for users with low vision
Make Android Easier To See With Large Print Apps
Five low vision Android accessibility apps that make any Android easier to see with large print and high contrast for less than $20
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
iOS Magnifier and Low Vision Accessibility
An overview of the built-in iOS Magnifier and low vision accessibility settings. Use your iPhone or iPad as a video magnifier, with options for VoiceOver access
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…
Choosing Device Wallpapers and Backgrounds With Low Vision
“Hey, when did all of the computer icons disappear? I can’t see any icons on the desktop.” This is never a fun way to start a day at work, but that’s exactly what happened when I logged into my computer and suddenly couldn’t find any…