Learn how to write alt text for digital comics and make comics accessible for blind and low vision audiences, plus more resources on accessible comics| Veroniiiica
Learn how to make your Instagram feed accessible for visual impairment, and ensure your profile can be accessed by blind and low vision users| Veroniiiica
How to create audio description for viral videos and other popular videos on YouTube with the free YouDescribe tool| Veroniiiica
How to write alt text for gifs and ensure that people with visual impairments such as blindness or low vision can understand your social media posts| Veroniiiica
Here is a list of free tools for generating missing alt text and image descriptions, aimed at users with visual impairments| Veroniiiica
How I organized my first PhD Portfolio with Microsoft Sway as a student with low vision that uses large print and responsive layouts| Veroniiiica
In math and statistics classes, instructors often provide students with a formula sheet that contains equations, tables, and other helpful definitions that students can refer to during assignments and exams. As a student with low vision that primarily accesses information visually, a lot of these…| Veroniiiica
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| Veroniiiica
As a student with low vision and dysgraphia, I love using my iPad along with an Apple Pencil to help with writing tasks, drawing, and completing assignments for my classes, especially since my handwriting is neater on an iPad compared to paper. Because the white…| Veroniiiica
When I first started buying digital textbooks (eTextbooks) during my first year of college, I assumed that all textbook publishers and platforms offered similar accessibility features and that I would be able to access any book as long as it was in a digital format.…| Veroniiiica
My favorite tips for staying organized in summer classes and balancing multiple summer classes as a high school/college student| Veroniiiica
Practical and positive creative prank ideas for introducing low vision assistive technology concepts with humor on April Fool's Day and beyond| Veroniiiica
An in-depth guide to customize Microsoft Edge accessibility for low vision. Make it easier to access web content with high contrast, custom fonts, and custom colors| Veroniiiica
Make school spirit accessible to all! Learn how to create audio description for college fight song and gameday cheers for low vision and blind students| Veroniiiica
Mass Eye and Ear offers a unique service that provides psychotherapy support to patients with vision loss and eye trauma and diseases. The service’s director, Ethan Lester, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Mass General Brigham, explains. At Mass Eye and Ear, we take pride in providing comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients, not only… Read More »Bridging the Gap Between Eye Health and Mental Health The post Bridging the Gap Between Eye Health and Mental Health appeared first...| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear is celebrating its 200th anniversary, and throughout the year, the Focus blog will feature stories on the hospital’s past, present and future. This month, Focus is spotlighting the history of social work at Mass Eye and Ear, and crucial service that has helped improved the lives of patients, including those with… Read More »Social Work’s Storied History At Mass Eye and Ear The post Social Work’s Storied History At Mass Eye and Ear appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
The effects of blind spots caused by eye disease, injury, or surgery can be difficult to understand and even more difficult to illustrate. New research from Eli Peli, MSc, OD, offers a glimpse of the world as seen by people with blind spots. People frequently develop blind spots, or scotomas, in their vision as a… Read More »Making the Invisible Visible: One Researcher’s Quest to Simulate Visual Blind Spots The post Making the Invisible Visible: One Researcher’s Quest to Simulate Visu...| FOCUS
As people’s eyesight begins to strain, they may turn towards reading glasses or “readers” for help with their vision. Mass Eye and Ear Optometrist Isabel Deakins, OD, breaks down the do’s and don’ts when it comes to choosing the right readers. As people age, it is common to develop presbyopia, the progressive loss of near-focusing… Read More »How to Pick the Perfect Pair of Reading Glasses The post How to Pick the Perfect Pair of Reading Glasses appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear patient, Eavan O’Neill, shares her journey with Stargardt disease and why she is thrilled to run in the 127th Boston Marathon to fundraise for a cure. Eavan O’Neill first noticed an issue with her vision in the eighth grade. While playing sports, like lacrosse and soccer, the ball looked blurry… Read More »26.2 Miles Closer to a Cure The post 26.2 Miles Closer to a Cure appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Adjusting to unexpected vision loss can be immensely difficult. At Mass Eye and Ear, patients and families are offered short-term psychotherapy to receive guidance and learn coping skills while adapting to a new reality. It’s critical to recognize the significant effects that vision loss, whether from a traumatic eye injury or a progressive or sudden… Read More »Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Vision Patients The post Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Vision Patients appeared ...| FOCUS
I have low vision- here are my favorite tips for how to improve your blog theme for visually impaired users like me without using an accessibility plugin| Veroniiiica
I started using the Google Lookout app for low vision and blind users in 2019 while attending the ATIA assistive technology conference. Since then, Google| Veroniiiica
How to organize jewelry with low vision and identify items independently, and strategies for organizing jewelry with vision loss| Veroniiiica
Enable these accessibility setiings on your iPad for large text, easier-to-read screens, and no flashing animations. Works on iOS 8 and above and takes ten minutes or less to do.| Veroniiiica
Options for writing and sharing extended image descriptions on social media for people who are blind, have low vision, or are visually impaired| Veroniiiica
Strategies for accessing historical documents and primary source materials in several formats with assistive technology for low vision/visual access| Veroniiiica
Tips for describing dance videos, dance lessons, tutorials, and choreography using audio or text-based descriptions for visually impaired dancers| Veroniiiica
A list of accessibility strategies for accessing the news with assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments, inclusive of low vision/blind/CVI| Veroniiiica
In September 2020, I had the opportunity to give a flash talk about writing media descriptions for current events as part of the Protest Access-a-Thon, an| Veroniiiica
My favorite strategies and tips for recording accessible video lectures for low vision and blind students| Veroniiiica
Learn how to write video descriptions for TikTok and other short form videos to support audiences with visual impairments| Veroniiiica
The ultimate guide on how to add alt text for amateur art, and why it matters for visually impaired audiences (blind and low vision). Make accessible art!| Veroniiiica
How to create audio description for primary source videos and amateur videos with the free YouDescribe website| Veroniiiica
Learn how to describe flowers for blind and visually impaired audiences with alt text and image descriptions, written by a person with low vision| Veroniiiica
My most-used strategies for learning to find my classes and navigating academic buildings| Veroniiiica
Fifteen addresses to memorize in college, from a student with low vision who uses a blindness cane| Veroniiiica
Features to consider when choosing a tablet for low vision users, including tips for choosing an iPad with low vision and other accessibility features.| Veroniiiica
Learn more about zine accessibility and how to create accessible zines for screen readers, assistive technology, and blind/low vision audiences| Veroniiiica
Tips and strategies for arranging flowers with low vision, as well as teaching floral arts and floral design to students with low vision.| Veroniiiica
Join a cashier's journey navigating blind low vision jobs. Find out how humor and tips make work enjoyable and fulfilling.| ConnectCenter
Here are my favorite free fonts for print disabilities and low vision, based on my own personal preference for sans serif fonts| Veroniiiica
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| Veroniiiica
Tips and strategies for creating accessible diagrams for students with visual impairments that access print, including modifying existing files| Veroniiiica
Tips for organizing apps on iPad and arranging iPad home screens with low vision, and how to make the iPad home screen easier to see/read| Veroniiiica
My favorite tips for navigating the dining hall on a college campus, from a blindness cane user with low vision| Veroniiiica
I had a few falls on campus while using my blindness cane. Here are my tips for falling down "with style" and handling slips and bumps with vision loss| Veroniiiica
Help visually impaired guests familiarize themselves with their hotel room and other hotel familiarization tips for blind and low vision travelers| Veroniiiica
Features to consider when choosing a backpack with low vision, along with tips for making backpacks easier to see and identify| Veroniiiica
Common types of accessible maps and wayfinding tools for low vision and blind users that organizations can implement in their spaces.| Veroniiiica
Tips for organizing dressers and drawers with vision loss, inclusive of low vision and blind/nonvisual strategies| Veroniiiica
I received an email from a parent asking if I had any tips for organizing a bedroom closet for someone who is blind or that has low vision, as they felt that| Veroniiiica
How I use the Stylebook digital closet app with low vision to put together outfits and plan what to wear| Veroniiiica
My experience with DIY home adaptations and decorating a bedroom for CVI. Great ideas for older kids with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment!| Veroniiiica
My favorite tips and strategies for doing laundry in college dorms and keeping items organized in the dorms, from a student with low vision| Veroniiiica
Here are my thoughts on why I appreciate visual descriptions at events as a person with low vision, and my thought process for coming up with effective descriptions| Veroniiiica
How to write image descriptions for cosplay that can be read by people who are blind and visually impaired, or who want to learn more about cosplay| Veroniiiica
My favorite tips for how to write alt text for memes, reaction images, and other types of social media comedy content, written by someone with low vision| Veroniiiica
How to write alt text and image descriptions for photojournalism images and images of current events to post on social media| Veroniiiica
How to create inclusive visual descriptions of speakers and other people for blind and low vision audiences, from a person with low vision| Veroniiiica
Make your social media posts accessible to users with visual impairments by adding alt text to images— learn how to add alt text on social media and why| Veroniiiica
Hello from Austin, Texas! Here is how I use the Google Assistant and Google Lens apps when traveling with low vision| Veroniiiica
I have low vision, or vision loss not corrected by glasses, here is how I respond to questions and comments from others about my eyes and what they look like| Veroniiiica
I have low vision, or vision loss not corrected by glasses, here is what I think of the word see and other terms used to describe vision and vision loss| Veroniiiica
Looking for accessible GPS applications for blind and low vision users? A list of popular O&M apps with multi language and international support.| Veroniiiica
Here is how I use built in features on Google Maps and Apple Maps for navigating my college campus with low vision| Veroniiiica
I have low vision and use a blindness cane. Here are my tips for navigating campus in the dark and walking at night in college| Veroniiiica
How I use the Be My Eyes app as a user with fluctuating vision to complete everyday and simple tasks using my Android phone.| Veroniiiica
Have a research paper due? Consider writing about disability, assistive technology, or accessibility topics using these research tips| Veroniiiica
Meeting another student with low vision and not sure what to talk about? Here are some examples of questions to ask about assistive technology| Veroniiiica
Paid and free online services streaming audio description for performing arts videos, great for blind and low vision audiences who love theater| Veroniiiica
Device Features to consider when buying a smartphone with vision loss. Part of Mainstream Technology and Low Vision series.| Veroniiiica
Features to consider when choosing a device cover, tablet case, or phone case with low vision access in mind, part of Mainstream Technology and Low Vision| Veroniiiica
Learn more about how to find audio games for blind and low vision gamers. Play video games without a mouse/looking at a screen| Veroniiiica
My best friend had an occipital stroke- here are the iPhone accessibility settings for stroke and neurological vision loss that help them use their phone.| Veroniiiica
How I dress for cold and snowy weather without restricting my ability to use a blindness cane, based on my experiences living in Virginia| Veroniiiica
Here are my tips for how to make things on the board easier to see, from the perspective of a college student with low vision| Veroniiiica
Tips for Resident Advisors, Community Assistants, and ResLife crafts for creating dorm door signs and decorations for residents with low vision| Veroniiiica
A roundup of posts that I have written about visual assistance apps for blind and low vision users, including AI and human assistance apps on iOS/Android| Veroniiiica
An introduction to lighting and low vision, and what to consider when choosing lighting for visual impairment| Veroniiiica
Materials and strategies I’ve used to create tactile images for people like me with limited sensitivity in their hands| Veroniiiica
How I decorate my dorm room with low vision to create a space that celebrates aesthetic and accessible design| Veroniiiica
Addressing the trauma of sight loss in senior populations and how to support seniors with low vision| Veroniiiica
Be a "techie TVI" and check out these programs for learning more about educational technology that students will use for years to come| Veroniiiica
Here are the most popular computer mice and mouse alternatives for low vision, including a mix of mainstream and specialized assistive technology options| Veroniiiica
How to choose a desktop background or wallpaper with good contrast for low vision users| Veroniiiica
How I back up my iPad and Android phone to avoid losing access to my files and accessibility settings with low vision| Veroniiiica
More than just screen readers, here is a guide to emoji accessibility for visual impairment, inclusive of low vision, blind, and CVI access.| Veroniiiica
How to customize iOS icons for low vision users and design home screens that are easier to see with vision loss| Veroniiiica
As my eye condition and neurological condition have changed over time, I have received extended time accommodations on all my tests and exams, including| Veroniiiica
A list of common disability and classroom accommodations for low vision students, great for IEPs, 504 plans, and getting disability services in college.| Veroniiiica
How to create custom keyboard shortcuts in Windows to open folders and programs using only your keyboard, and how this benefits users with low vision| Veroniiiica
My tips for watching classroom videos with low vision and light sensitivity, as well as how to make videos easier to see| Veroniiiica
How to use the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) for students with visual impairments to access audio description and accessible transcripts| Veroniiiica
What is audio description? Answering the who, what, when, where, and why all about how audio description helps people with vision loss (low vision/blind)| Veroniiiica
I have low vision and other medical conditions. Here are my tips for supporting patients with low vision like me in hospitals and medical offices| Veroniiiica
Here is how I navigate campus construction as a student with low vision who uses a blindness cane and get information about sidewalk closures| Veroniiiica
Here are my tips for walking in the rain on a college campus and using a blindness cane in the rain, from a student with low vision who uses a blindness cane| Veroniiiica
Helpful strategies for navigating airport security and TSA lines at the airport with vision loss, including tips for blind and low vision travelers, along with blindness cane users| Veroniiiica
How I learned to navigate my tech internship building as a PM intern with low vision who uses a blindness cane with help from my mentor.| Veroniiiica
Orientation and Mobility tips for navigating high school hallways with low vision, with or without a blindness cane, based on my own experiences| Veroniiiica