Solar Eclipse Accessibility Resources: Assistive Technology For Blind and Low Vision
My review of the Eclipse Soundscapes app on iPad and Android, and how it helped me understand a really cool event
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Language Learning Tips And Resources For Low Vision
Many of my friends speak two or more languages, and enjoy teaching me how to say various words and phrases in other languages. Sometimes, these lead to me learning something useful, while other times my friends seem to have fun teaching me random slang words…
TumbleBooks: Audio Narrated Picture Books For Low Vision
When I first learned about TumbleBooks and their online audio narrated picture books, one of the first questions I had was “where was this when I was a kid?” I have a print disability that makes it near impossible for me to read books in…
National Homework Hotline: Free Tutoring For Blind and Visually Impaired Students
When I receive emails from students and parents asking about free tutoring for blind and visually impaired students, one of the first things I ask them is if they have contacted the National Homework Hotline, provided by VISTAS Education Services. Founded in March 2020 as…
Using Google Live Transcribe With Low Vision
Something I have noticed with Chiari Malformation and associated mild auditory processing issues is that it can be challenging for me to follow along with conversations if there’s a lot of background noise or distracting sounds. Since I also have low vision, it can be…
Brainfuse Online Tutoring and Low Vision Accessibility
The first time I used the Brainfuse Online Tutoring website was back in 2018 or 2019 when I was confused about a physics problem while working on my homework late at night. I was grateful to get an explanation for how to solve this problem,…
Reading With Novel Effect And Low Vision
One of my favorite things to ask teachers and professors is “what is your new favorite app right now?” When I asked this question to one of my favorite professors a few years ago, their face lit up as they told me I had to…
DCMP: Free Audio Described Videos For Classrooms
As a student with low vision, I didn’t realize how many visual details I would miss out on when watching videos for school until I watched a video with audio description for the first time in college. After learning how helpful audio description can be,…
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
Receiving Accessible Educational Materials With NIMAC and AIM-VA
All about AIM-VA and their services
My Favorite Digital Library Resources For Low Vision
Four free online services for low vision users and others at your local library