As a student with low vision that spends a lot of time at the computer and working with different types of software, I rely on several accessibility features and the use of assistive technology to access information. While there are some tools that I use…

Should you mention your disability when applying to college? Here’s how I did it, and got into my top choice college

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

If you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with low vision or blindness, here’s why you need a case with your state vision impairment department

As a student with low vision who also has photophobia/photosensitivity to bright lights, I often take vision breaks throughout the day to rest my eyes. When I’m working on visually demanding tasks such as reading, working on my computer, or taking notes in a classroom,…

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

When I was in middle school and high school, I frequently experienced anxiety related to receiving IEP disability accommodations for visual impairment. There were times where I felt my disability made me stand out a lot and that it was obvious that I had trouble…

How my support team implemented “quiet place” accommodations so I could manage visual fatigue and sensory overload at school

Recently, I received a question from a teacher who was nervous about having their student (who has an unidentified disability) taking virtual classes, as they do not know a lot about troubleshooting assistive technology or supporting students with technical issues. They were wondering what the…

Examples of Model UN disability accommodations for low vision and ways to use assistive technology for participating in Model UN with visual impairment

One of the reasons I started Veroniiiica (Veronica With Four Eyes) is to share resources I’ve created for adapting to newly acquired vision loss or changes to visual impairment over time. Living with low vision that has changed over the years, I have found that…

Ten staff members you should meet before or at the beginning of college