Immersive yourself into massive amounts of Tech Lessons that will change your life with student and practice. Then dive into Stories of blind students and adults changing the world for better. Making Life and exciting as all life should be.
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
Save a Google Doc as Plain Text Using Keyboard Commands
Google offers several tools to make inaccessible images of work accessible through translation and text extraction. Google Translate includes an image translation feature, where users can upload an image and the tool will detect and translate the text within it into another language. Additionally, Google Drive and Google Docs use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to […]
-
Commands to change mouse -access programs fast, basics in Word font & movement
Using keyboard commands to quickly access and adjust mouse settings allows for efficient changes to mouse size and behavior, such as “Snap To” functions. These options are accessible through the Mouse Properties window in Windows, which you can open by pressing Windows + R and typing main.cpl. Once inside, you can navigate tabs and options […]
-
Blind Student Masters Excel Graphs and PowerPoint Integration
A blind student has demonstrated remarkable skills by completing complex Excel graphs and seamlessly integrating them into PowerPoint presentations. This achievement in Excel Graphs and PowerPoint Integration highlights the potential of assistive technologies and the importance of accessibility in education. He got an A on this project. A blind student successfully completes sophisticated Excel graphs, […]
-
Commands for Excel Scatter Plot Graphs and Trendline
Scatter plot graphs in excel have essential commands for graphs and Trendlines. Learn commands onlint and below. EXCEL Here is the complete list of steps with all relevant Excel commands for a Scatter Plot Graph. These commands streamline the process of creating and customizing a graph in Excel.
-
Excel line plot graph-copy to Word for Math
To create a line plot graph in Excel with keyboard commands, first select your data using Shift + Arrow keys. Next, press ALT + N, L to insert a line chart. After the chart appears, press CTRL + 1 to format it. Use ALT + J, T to add a chart title and ALT + […]
-
Curved line in Excel graph with screen reader
To create a curved (smoothed) line graph in Excel using keyboard commands, start by selecting your data with Shift + Arrow keys. Then, press ALT + N, L to insert a line chart. Once the chart is selected, press CTRL + 1 to open the Format Data Series pane. Use Tab to navigate and enable […]
-
Complete an excel graph and copy into Word document with screen reader
Kaleigh, one of my (Dr Robinson) students since 2007, learned to Complete an excel graph in this lesson. She began with in-person lessons before transitioning to remote instruction. My husband and I moved 3,000 miles away to care for his parents, and we continued lessons via Skype, later advancing to Zoom. Over time, Kaleigh progressed […]
-
Office 365 online access with Screen Reader
Office 365 online is fully accessible with screen readers, enhancing the user experience for visually impaired users. Through straightforward keyboard shortcuts, users can navigate and manage their documents efficiently. The interface supports major screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver, ensuring users can access emails, calendars, and all Office apps without a mouse. This integration […]
-
Learn Out Loud Reading-Audio books Galore
LearnOutLoud.com offers a comprehensive resource for audio and video learning materials, perfect for those looking to learn out loud reading strategies. The site provides a wide range of educational content, including audiobooks, podcasts, and video courses. Users can explore topics such as self-development, history, and business. The platform makes learning accessible and convenient with high-quality […]