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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 […]

  • Standard Gmail, sending emails fast and all else with Jaws -screen reader and keyboard commands – YouTube

    To optimize your Gmail experience with JAWS, it’s important to first set up keyboard shortcuts in Gmail’s settings. This initial step ensures that you can navigate and perform actions quickly using JAWS. If you notice your computer is not working well, then we highly suggest optimizing it for Windows with screen readers. Here is a […]

  • Google Slides-access the table and links with screen reader with navigation commands – YouTube

    Access the table and links with screen reader with navigation commands Accessing tables and links in Google Slides with a screen reader is straightforward though at times seems inaccessible. First, ensure screen reader support is enabled. To do this, press Ctrl + Alt + Z. This command activates screen reader support in Google Slides and […]

  • Emboss Math from WORD Math editor through Braille Blaster and change to Nemeth fast – YouTube

    To emboss math with braille blaster content from Microsoft Word, start by creating equations in the Math Editor. This tool helps you write complex mathematical expressions clearly. Once you finish, save the document in a .DOCX format, which is compatible with Braille Blaster and other embossing software. Next, open Braille Blaster and import your Word […]

  • Use Desmos graphing calculator to emboss graphs & insert Graphs into Math Work for teacher – YouTube

    To emboss graphs and insert them into math work, start by using the Desmos graphing calculator. Desmos offers an intuitive platform for creating precise graphs, making it ideal for educational settings. Begin by plotting the necessary mathematical functions or data points on Desmos. The calculator’s user-friendly interface allows for easy manipulation and customization of graphs, […]

  • Braille Math editor Contracted out, computer in mode with Tay–most efficient – YouTube

    Braille Math Editor Mode on Display In this video, Dr. Denise Robinson guides Tay in proper Braille Math Editor Mode on her FOCUS Display. The session begins with Dr. Robinson reminding Tay how to change the computer’s mode to “contracted out/computer in.” This change ensures proper Braille math output, which simplifies the process and reduces […]

  • Batya Singing from Her Braille Hebrew Bible at Her Orthodox Bat Mitzvah

    The Power of a Braille Hebrew Bible and Technology Batya Sperling-Milner, a blind 12-year-old, spent months meticulously preparing for her Orthodox Bat Mitzvah ceremony. Unlike her peers, she faced significant challenges, for her Bat Mitzvah singing from a Braille Hebrew Bible, particularly with learning the musical notes for her Torah portion. Traditionally, visually impaired individuals […]

  • AI to describe images, pictures, or what you want with Jaws keyboard commands by Lucas – YouTube

    Lucas, a blind individual, demonstrates JAWS Commands using AI Descriptions and how to effectively use ChatGPT with DALL-E to generate and describe images. Starting with ChatGPT, Lucas opens the platform, which places him directly in the edit box. To navigate out, he presses the “up arrow” key. He then maximizes the screen with “Windows + […]

  • Transcribe math images into text in WORD math editor with mathkicker and transcriber tricks – YouTube

    Dr. Robinson guides transcribers through the process of math image conversion for accessibility, specifically focusing on converting math images into accessible Word documents using MathKicker.AI. She begins by highlighting that transcribers will easily recognize an image when it turns blue upon clicking it when opened in PDFs. These images, often blurry due to repeated copying […]

  • Sports for blind low vision people using Haptics www.onecourt.io to view live sports with your hands – YouTube

    Sports for blind low vision people using Haptics with vibrations for game play

  • Desmos 3D graphing calculator with screen reader commands

    Dr. Robinson introduces the Desmos 3D Graphing tool, an essential resource for educators working with blind and low vision students. This tool allows users to create and manipulate 3D objects, enhancing the learning experience for students who require tactile or visual aids. As a teacher of the blind, Dr. Robinson emphasizes the importance of providing […]