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Stories of Students
Stories of Students

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  • Blind Baseball Announcer Keith Bundy Lives his Dream

    Keith Bundy, a blind baseball announcer, shared his journey of overcoming obstacles to live his dream as a sports announcer. Mr. Bundy, blind since childhood, longed to play sports but lacked opportunities in Southern Indiana. Listening to baseball broadcasts fueled his dream. In 2001, he received an invitation to announce an American Legion Baseball game. […]

  • Atlanta Teen para-climber heading to Switzerland Olympics- Raveena Alli

    Seventeen-year-old Olympic paraclimber Raveena Alli, a rising senior at Atlanta Girls’ School, is making waves in the world of paraclimbing. Born in India and blind since birth, Raveena has not let her visual impairment hinder her passion for climbing. She began climbing in second grade and has since become an elite para-athlete, representing Team USA. […]

  • Employment Summit for Blind- Making Yourself Indispensable on the Job – Gena Harper

    At the Employment Summit, Gena Harper delivered an insightful presentation on making oneself indispensable in the workplace. She emphasized the importance of adaptability in an ever-changing job market. Harper explained that employees must continuously develop new skills to remain valuable. She encouraged attendees to identify gaps in their current knowledge and seek training opportunities to […]

  • Braille Math in WORD Editor, JAWS, braille display and ease for multi-line math problems

    Dr. Robinson demonstrates how to solve multi-line algebra problems using the Braille Math Editor (BME) in JAWS with a braille display. She explains that this method is effective for any multi-line mathematics problem, where isolating variables like x is essential. To start, Dr. Robinson reviews the equation by moving through the text using the up […]

  • Difference between inaccessible and accessible website content

    The difference between inaccessible and accessible website content when using screen readers is significant. It affects how efficiently users can navigate the web. On inaccessible websites, screen readers struggle to interpret poorly structured content. This makes it difficult for users to understand the layout or find essential information. For example, missing alt text on images […]

  • TechVision YouTube Channel Lessons

    Dr. Denise M. Robinson’s TechVision YouTube channel Lessons, @DrDeniseMRobinsontech, features a wide range of content. TechVision YouTube channel focuses on assistive technology, blind skills, accessibility and access to the World of information. The channel offers tutorials, guides, and resources for blind and low-vision individuals, educators, and parents. The channel covers topics like using screen readers, […]

  • Sighted Parents Setup computer with TechVision Trainer

    When sighted parents’ setup computer for their young child, they learn the commands and how to follow through with lessons after the TechVision Team completes working with their child. When sighted parents learn alongside their blind child, especially in the context of setting up and using a computer, it offers numerous benefits: Here are some […]

  • Geometry using excel shapes, complete complex vertices for math graphs

    kaleigh takes images from a PDF and creates Geometry shapes such as vertices in Excel for perfect graphing. In Excel, you can create vertices (edit points on a line) when working with shapes or lines. Here are the keyboard commands to manipulate vertices: Always create a table with all pertinant numbers based on the math […]

  • Math for All Ages: Bridging the Gap in Accessible Math Education

    Math for all ages, Math Team, Dr. Robinson, along with Professor Betsey, Campbell Rutherford (teacher intern), led the session. Nate Kile (Access Tech Specialist) was the moderator. Math Team emphasized the importance of ensuring blind students can access their technology independently and efficiently. Nate Kile assisted by handling participant questions during the presentation, allowing attendees […]

  • Desmos Drag and Drop using graphing games with JAWS

    Dr. Robinson starts by instructing how to navigate the Desmos Drag and Drop “Battle Boats” game using screen reader commands for drag and drop functionality. First, she recommends pressing Control + Home to quickly reach the top of the page. From there, users can down arrow or press H to navigate by headings. To interact […]

  • MathType with screen readers-LaTex- JAWS or NVDA

    To use MathType and LaTeX with screen readers like JAWS or NVDA, you can easily create and render math formulas directly in Word or Google Docs. Here’s how to get started with MathType in both platforms and some important points for using LaTeX commands. MathType in Word: Visual Rendering after you press enter in WORD […]

  • Focus 40 Braille Display for Subtraction in IXL Math

    Navigating IXL with a screen reader like JAWS allows blind students to access educational content easily. Using specific keyboard commands enables quick access to various elements on the page. For example, pressing H moves between headings, helping students locate sections in lessons or practice activities. When working on subtraction exercises in Focus 40 IXL, pressing […]

  • Algebra with Focus Display and JAWS in Word- YouTube

    Using a Focus 40 Braille Display and JAWS, students can efficiently complete algebra assignments in Word, ensuring both speed and accuracy. They can navigate through documents, input mathematical symbols for their Algebra work, and graph equations using Desmos. The Braille Display provides tactile feedback while JAWS offers audio guidance, allowing students to efficiently edit, correct […]

  • Fixing Jaws typing echo and cursor issues in google classroom by Taylin – YouTube

    Miss Taylin and Dr. Robinson addressed two common accessibility issues students face while navigating educational tools with JAWS. First, they resolved the issue of characters not being heard when typed, which prevents users from verifying their input. After adjusting the typing echo settings in JAWS, they enabled the device to read both characters and words […]

  • Schoology platform navigation skills with screen readers

    Dr. Robinson offers a step-by-step guide on Schoology platform navigation skills with screen readers. She begins by emphasizing the importance of remembering key commands, such as Insert + F5, Insert + F6, and Insert + F7, which allow students to efficiently access most tasks. These commands make navigating to courses and other elements straightforward. For […]

  • Advanced math: Mathtype & LaTex for using Word for blind students, using Focus Display & JAWS with Professor Betsey- YouTube

    Dr. Betsey Doane shared her experience teaching math for over 50 years and the importance of making math accessible to all students, including those with visual impairments. She began by introducing the software MathType, essential for creating accessible math content. The software integrates into Word and allows users to write math that is accessible to […]

  • Canvas school platform navigation with screen reader by Lucas

    Dr. Robinson and Lucas began the session by navigating Canvas, focusing on essential screen reader commands for effective navigation. They highlighted the importance of commands like Insert + F5, F6, and F7 to explore the page layout before moving through various elements. When discussing the Canvas school platform navigation, Dr. Robinson highlighted the need to […]

  • Google Slides Shortcut Commands with screen reader by Campbell

    Campbell demonstrates slides today. She opens a new tab (Ctrl +T) in Google Chrome and types “drive.google.com.” She navigates to her Google Drive and selects the presentation. Campbell prefers using the “Recents” tab to find files quickly. Campbell opens the presentation after discussing different search methods. To make her work more efficient, she uses various […]