Tag: screen reader

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…

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!

Accessible Metronome Apps For Low Vision

Accessible Metronome Apps For Low Vision

Free accessible metronome apps for low vision and blind users that can be used for playing and practicing music, or as part of Expanded Core Curriculum-related lessons

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!

How To Use VoiceOver With Low Vision on iPad

How To Use VoiceOver With Low Vision on iPad

Helpful features for learning to use VoiceOver with low vision on an iPad, and tips for pairing VoiceOver with large print and visual access

How I Use Accessible Voting Machines With Low Vision

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.

Pre-Teaching Programming Languages To Visually Impaired Students

Pre-Teaching Programming Languages To Visually Impaired Students

Tips for pre-planning student access needs in programming and coding courses, and proactively addressing accessible coding barriers through pre-teaching programming languages

File Formats For Low Vision and Print Disabilities

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

OCR Scanner Apps For Low Vision Students

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

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

Dictation and Audio-Based Assistive Technology For Writing

Dictation and Audio-Based Assistive Technology For Writing

(Mostly) free assistive technology for writing and audio-based resources that incorporate dictation and read aloud for auditory access

How To Write Alt Text and Image Descriptions for the Visually Impaired

How To Write Alt Text and Image Descriptions for the Visually Impaired

The ultimate guide on how to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, written by someone with low vision who uses alt text