Create A Personal Accessibility Checklist for Low Vision
Learn how to create an informal personal accessibility checklist for low vision and determine if an app or website is accessible for a specific student
Tag: print disabilities
How I Use Accessible Voting Machines With Low Vision
Learn about the features of accessible voting machines like ExpressVote and how I use them to vote with low vision in local, state, and federal elections in Virginia.
File Formats For Low Vision and Print Disabilities
Digital doesn’t always mean accessible! Learn more about file formats for low vision and print disabilities for the classroom and beyond
Using A Laptop In High School With Low Vision
Tech skills and strategies for using a laptop in high school with low vision, great for Expanded Core Curriculum lessons or learning to use technology independently
OCR Scanner Apps For Low Vision Students
A list of OCR scanner apps for low vision students, useful for extracting text that can be read out loud with text-to-speech or displayed in large print.
Using YuJa Panorama and Anthology Ally With Low Vision
How I use alternative formats menus like YuJa Panorama and Anthology Ally with low vision for accessing content in my online and hybrid college classes
Make Online Learning Accessible For VI Students: Quick Start Guide
A quick overview of how to make online learning accessible for visually impaired students and sharing accessible course materials, written by a student with low vision
Ten Lessons My TVI Taught Me
A must-read for teachers of students with visual impairments, here are lessons my TVI taught me as a low vision student and resources for visually impaired students
How I Listen To Textbooks With Low Vision
How I use tools like Amazon Alexa, text-to-speech, and other reading applications to access course readings and listen to textbooks with low vision
Designing Accessible Documents With Microsoft Word
A guide for how to create accessible documents for low vision and print disabilities with Microsoft Word, and how to make documents easier to read with assistive technology
How I Optimize My Website For Cognitive Accessibility
In the context of web accessibility, cognitive accessibility refers to designing digital content and interfaces so they are understandable, easy to navigate, and usable for people with cognitive disabilities or learning disabilities. Cognitive accessibility addresses challenges related to information processing, memory, attention, comprehension, and decision-making,…
Reading VitalSource eTextbooks With Low Vision
As a student with low vision that can’t read standard print, I rely on eTextbooks and accessibility settings like adjustable font sizes in order to access readings and required materials for my classes. Unlike physical textbooks that can be purchased from several dozen different sources…