Six ways Amazon Alexa can help with homework, great for auditory learners and blind/visually impaired students

I was first introduced to the world of calculator applications for low vision when I was in middle school and discovered that I couldn’t see the graphing calculator that was used in my Algebra 1 class. The buttons on the calculator had a small font…

Instead of traveling to the Disability Services testing center on-campus or taking exams in a traditional classroom environment, many of my professors and professional certification exams provide students with remote testing options that allow them to take exams from home with their own technology. My…

My school couldn’t give me a CCTV for state standardized testing, so we used an overhead projector instead

When I was in high school, I took three different classes related to information technology, including two Microsoft certification classes and then an IT student leadership course. These classes were incredibly helpful for preparing for college-level IT classes, but I did not qualify for a…

Since I frequently use my iPad in the classroom to make applications and materials accessible for my visual impairment, it’s only natural that I use my iPad on tests and exams as well. Since having unrestricted access to my iPad during exams goes against the…

State standardized test and Standard of Learning (SOL) test accommodations for a student with low vision

All about my experiences applying for accommodations, being denied accommodations, and taking the ACT test

What to expect when applying for SAT accommodations and taking the test

My review of the E-Bot Pro, a video magnifier/portable CCTV approved for standardized testing

Print accommodations and assistive technology for taking tests and assessments in the classroom