Tag: print disabilities

Paper Colors For Low Vision Accessibility

Paper Colors For Low Vision Accessibility

How selecting paper colors for low vision materials can impact visual accessibility and support compensatory skills for visually impaired students

How I Read Research Sources With Assistive Technology

How I Read Research Sources With Assistive Technology

Learning how to write research papers and essays can be overwhelming for students with low vision or print disabilities that impact access to standard print. Research databases, search engine results pages, and even just research articles in general can be extremely overwhelming visually, making it…

US Government Programs For Blind/Low Vision Residents

US Government Programs For Blind/Low Vision Residents

Low-cost and free resources for visually impaired Americans available through federal government initiatives. Great for blind and low vision students!

How To Use Text-To-Speech With Low Vision

How To Use Text-To-Speech With Low Vision

Enable free text-to-speech in accessibility settings or web browsers and listen to text read aloud, a great ECC strategy for low vision!

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Activity Ideas for Students

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Activity Ideas for Students

Free activity ideas for Global Accessibility Awareness Day that teach students about disability, assistive technology, and digital accessibility

Accessing The News With Assistive Technology

Accessing The News With Assistive Technology

A list of accessibility strategies for accessing the news with assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments, inclusive of low vision/blind/CVI

Sora Accessibility Features For Low Vision

Sora Accessibility Features For Low Vision

How to set up Sora accessibility features for low vision, including large print eBooks, keyboard access, audiobooks, and read aloud. Great for school libraries!

Accessing Online Readings For College Classes

Accessing Online Readings For College Classes

Tips for accessing online readings in college, including adjusting font sizes and removing distractions like ads. I use these strategies every week as a visually impaired student!

Using The Disability Services Testing Center With Low Vision

Using The Disability Services Testing Center With Low Vision

All about the Disability Services testing center and what to expect when using disability accommodations for testing in college, from a student with low vision

Science Fairs and Low Vision

Science Fairs and Low Vision

A low vision student’s tips for participating in science fairs, including choosing science fair projects, organizing data, creating accessible presentations, and more!

My Favorite Free Fonts For Print Disabilities

My Favorite Free Fonts For Print Disabilities

A list of free fonts for print disabilities, including the best fonts for low vision readability with serif and sans-serif options

Virginia SOL Test Accommodations For Low Vision

Virginia SOL Test Accommodations For Low Vision

What to know about Virginia Standards of Learning SOL test accommodations for low vision students, from a student with low vision that uses large print