Assistive Technology

A guide for how to create accessible documents for low vision and print disabilities with Microsoft Word, and how to make documents easier to read with assistive technology

As part of a semester-long school project for one of my graduate classes, I researched several free braille art and tactile image libraries that could be used for educational activities relating to science, agriculture, ecology, and several other topics. Even though I don’t personally use…

As a student with low vision that can’t read standard print, I rely on eTextbooks and accessibility settings like adjustable font sizes in order to access readings and required materials for my classes. Unlike physical textbooks that can be purchased from several dozen different sources…

When I’m traveling or visiting a new/unfamiliar place as a person with low vision, it’s tremendously helpful to use accessible maps and wayfinding tools that can help assist me with orienting myself to my surroundings and planning routes to other areas of interest. This can…

I’ve been using eReaders to read books since I was in middle school, primarily using e-ink displays that mimic the appearance of paper and that don’t have distracting applications or features that take away my focus from reading. While I prefer e-ink displays from a…

I was first diagnosed with photosensitivity and photophobia as a young teenager due to an intertwining visual impairment and neurological condition. At the time, there was a popular pop song that featured a refrain with a list of all of the lights I found painful…

The ultimate guide to choosing accessible Sway designs for low vision users and reading Microsoft Sway content with large print, written by a user with low vision.

Strategies I use for reading music on an iPad, and how to set up iPad for reading digital sheet music for musicians with low vision

Free accessible apps for to-do lists that help students with visual impairments keep track of homework, plus tips for staying organized in school from a visually impaired student

As a student with low vision studying Computational and Data Sciences, I was exposed to several programming languages as part of my coursework, though many of my classes revolved around the Python programming language. Since I primarily access information visually, it was important that I…

How to use High Contrast mode/High contrast themes in Windows 10 and Windows 11, and how high contrast mode looks with frequently used applications. Great for users with low vision or migraines

How to eliminate access barriers and create a bridge by converting course websites to shared folders for online classes, suitable for students with disabilities