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. Students who are interested in exploring topics related to disability may experience difficulties with finding sources in accessible formats on…

Digital 3D models can be easier to explore than 2D images, here are tips for using digital 3D models with low vision and magnification.

Including students with vision impairment in art classes and art projects. Get ready for things to be inside and outside the lines simultaneously

What I’ve learned about print disabilities as a low vision student who uses large print

I frequently get questions about the most common classroom accommodations for low vision from parents, students, and support team members trying to figure out what accommodations they need for Student Assistance Plans (SAPs), 504 Plans, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and college Disability Services files. While…

As a user with low vision, I have discovered that custom video backgrounds can be either super helpful tools for making it easier to concentrate on video calls or super distracting tools that make it harder to concentrate. Factors such as background choice, environmental lighting,…

Eight items every student must know about their IEP so they can self-advocate.

Learn what high resolution images are, why they are important, how to create high resolution images, and where to find them.

I started using digital bookmarking tools and bookmarking apps to organize research sources, website links, and other multimedia content after I realized that my previous strategy of adding everything to my bookmarks or copying links into a single document wasn’t particularly effective. Learning to use…

I was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) after years of dealing with symptoms, but it wasn’t until I experienced a fall on campus due to overheating/temperature regulation issues that I was officially diagnosed with the condition. My neurologist told me that I had…

I have an eye and brain condition affected by flashing lights. Here’s how I work with instructors to modify assignments and course content as needed

Back in May 2020, I was a guest on the AT The Heart: Assistive And Inclusive Technology Stories podcast, which is hosted by a member of the #ATChat community, Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles. I had a lot of fun getting to talk about the importance of assistive…