Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩🦯
@veron4ica.com
I live with low vision, learn with assistive technology, study how AT & #a11y can help visually impaired college students thrive, and write all about it on Veronica With Four Eyes (veroniiiica.com)
Education PhD student at GMU, views are my own 💚💛
Education PhD student at GMU, views are my own 💚💛
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Curious about what toys are available for our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign? Shanelle gives us a sneak peek of the Peek A Boo Koala. To request a toy in Canada, check out our Hacking For The Holidays page of our website. Requests will close November 30th, 2025.
Request: buff.ly/YEyMXcw
Request: buff.ly/YEyMXcw
November 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Curious about what toys are available for our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign? Shanelle gives us a sneak peek of the Peek A Boo Koala. To request a toy in Canada, check out our Hacking For The Holidays page of our website. Requests will close November 30th, 2025.
Request: buff.ly/YEyMXcw
Request: buff.ly/YEyMXcw
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Now there's a way to magnify your keyboard on Android phones. This update is super helpful especially with emojis and symbols AND the new option for larger fonts on Gboard is also a great update!
youtu.be/oYRF1yKHCfc
Make Gbaord easier to see: youtu.be/7dgrR6kwOq4?...
youtu.be/oYRF1yKHCfc
Make Gbaord easier to see: youtu.be/7dgrR6kwOq4?...
Magnify your Keyboard on Android - Update!
Do you find it challenging to type on your phone because it's hard to see the keyboard? I did--but now there's a way to magnify your keyboard on Android phones. This update is super helpful…
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Now there's a way to magnify your keyboard on Android phones. This update is super helpful especially with emojis and symbols AND the new option for larger fonts on Gboard is also a great update!
youtu.be/oYRF1yKHCfc
Make Gbaord easier to see: youtu.be/7dgrR6kwOq4?...
youtu.be/oYRF1yKHCfc
Make Gbaord easier to see: youtu.be/7dgrR6kwOq4?...
One of the major components of my low vision is monocular double vision, which can make reading challenging. Here is how I take statistics tests and math tests with double vision, with strategies that can help instructors and students alike. veroniiiica.com/take-math-te...
How I Take Math Tests With Double Vision | Veroniiiica
Tips and strategies I use for taking math tests and statistics tests with low vision and monocular double vision that help me access information visually
veroniiiica.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
One of the major components of my low vision is monocular double vision, which can make reading challenging. Here is how I take statistics tests and math tests with double vision, with strategies that can help instructors and students alike. veroniiiica.com/take-math-te...
Reposted by Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩🦯
Related: Have you ever heard of Protactile? It's an emerging language, developed by people who are deafblind.
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Related: Have you ever heard of Protactile? It's an emerging language, developed by people who are deafblind.
I had so much fun at #ASSETS2025 last week! Here is a post about my experiences as a virtual attendee and different assistive technology/accessibility strategies I used at this assistive technology/accessibility conference. veroniiiica.com/attending-th...
Attending The Hybrid ASSETS Conference With Low Vision | Veroniiiica
My experiences attending ASSETS virtually with low vision, and how I use assistive technology at hybrid conferences
veroniiiica.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I had so much fun at #ASSETS2025 last week! Here is a post about my experiences as a virtual attendee and different assistive technology/accessibility strategies I used at this assistive technology/accessibility conference. veroniiiica.com/attending-th...
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Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education.
Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij
#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij
#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education.
Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij
#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij
#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
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Students with disabilities who attend college will likely find that they're expected to use assistive technology (AT) to complete their work (in place of human assistance). Learn why it is so much better for students if they get used to using AT before college. https://bit.ly/LDBlog138x
#EduSky
#EduSky
October 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Students with disabilities who attend college will likely find that they're expected to use assistive technology (AT) to complete their work (in place of human assistance). Learn why it is so much better for students if they get used to using AT before college. https://bit.ly/LDBlog138x
#EduSky
#EduSky
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Happy #WhiteCaneDay! 🦯🎉
Today is a day to celebrate and recognize this incredible tool that helps folks in the #BlindNewWorld navigate safely, independently and with confidence.
Can we do it? Yes we can(e)! 🧑🦯➡️🙌
Today is a day to celebrate and recognize this incredible tool that helps folks in the #BlindNewWorld navigate safely, independently and with confidence.
Can we do it? Yes we can(e)! 🧑🦯➡️🙌
October 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Happy #WhiteCaneDay! 🦯🎉
Today is a day to celebrate and recognize this incredible tool that helps folks in the #BlindNewWorld navigate safely, independently and with confidence.
Can we do it? Yes we can(e)! 🧑🦯➡️🙌
Today is a day to celebrate and recognize this incredible tool that helps folks in the #BlindNewWorld navigate safely, independently and with confidence.
Can we do it? Yes we can(e)! 🧑🦯➡️🙌
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ED has nearly wiped out OSEP and RSA—offices essential to ensuring students with disabilities receive the services they’re guaranteed under IDEA. Congress must act NOW. Tell lawmakers: Restore OSEP. Protect IDEA.
https://exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/Campaigns/130718/Respond
https://exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/Campaigns/130718/Respond
October 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
ED has nearly wiped out OSEP and RSA—offices essential to ensuring students with disabilities receive the services they’re guaranteed under IDEA. Congress must act NOW. Tell lawmakers: Restore OSEP. Protect IDEA.
https://exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/Campaigns/130718/Respond
https://exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/Campaigns/130718/Respond
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Yesterday we received word that the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within Dept of Ed (DoEd) was gutted--right now we believe there is no one or nearly no one left. But what does it mean? 1/11
October 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Yesterday we received word that the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within Dept of Ed (DoEd) was gutted--right now we believe there is no one or nearly no one left. But what does it mean? 1/11
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Chartability is a resource to help make data visualizations and charts more accessible. It's organized into principles with testable criteria aimed at making sure people with disabilities are able to access data.
chartability.fizz.studio
chartability.fizz.studio
Chartability
chartability.fizz.studio
October 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Chartability is a resource to help make data visualizations and charts more accessible. It's organized into principles with testable criteria aimed at making sure people with disabilities are able to access data.
chartability.fizz.studio
chartability.fizz.studio
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It’s October 1st, which means Birdability Week 2025 is just around the corner, and YOU BELONG HERE.
More at birdability.org/birdability-week
More at birdability.org/birdability-week
October 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
It’s October 1st, which means Birdability Week 2025 is just around the corner, and YOU BELONG HERE.
More at birdability.org/birdability-week
More at birdability.org/birdability-week
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A new episode of the #DARCI Podcast on Disability, Accessibility and Representation in the Creative Industries has just landed 🎉 An interview with Monika Zabrocka on #AudioDescription for children. We have a transcript on our website (enhancingaudiodescription.com/darci-22) tinyurl.com/3u7krf2s
Interview with Monika Zabrocka | DARCI
This podcast episode features an interview with Monika Zabrocka, exploring creative audio description for children, neurodivergent inclusion, and the future of accessible storytelling.
shows.acast.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
A new episode of the #DARCI Podcast on Disability, Accessibility and Representation in the Creative Industries has just landed 🎉 An interview with Monika Zabrocka on #AudioDescription for children. We have a transcript on our website (enhancingaudiodescription.com/darci-22) tinyurl.com/3u7krf2s
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A transcript is the only way to make video or audio content accessible to someone who is both deaf and blind. Transcripts can be converted into braille, to be read on a refreshable braille output device.
September 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A transcript is the only way to make video or audio content accessible to someone who is both deaf and blind. Transcripts can be converted into braille, to be read on a refreshable braille output device.
Reposted by Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩🦯
In 2025, sixteen-year-old Mae placed in the top 50 out of Braille Challenge participants worldwide.
But just four years ago, they couldn't read.
A Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) diagnosis and braille changed everything.
Read Mae's story in our latest blog post: bit.ly/46GjTn3
But just four years ago, they couldn't read.
A Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) diagnosis and braille changed everything.
Read Mae's story in our latest blog post: bit.ly/46GjTn3
September 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In 2025, sixteen-year-old Mae placed in the top 50 out of Braille Challenge participants worldwide.
But just four years ago, they couldn't read.
A Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) diagnosis and braille changed everything.
Read Mae's story in our latest blog post: bit.ly/46GjTn3
But just four years ago, they couldn't read.
A Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) diagnosis and braille changed everything.
Read Mae's story in our latest blog post: bit.ly/46GjTn3
Reposted by Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩🦯
Oh! Of course you can make a headmouse from apples headphone range! Genius developer.apple.com/documenta… (from HN)
CMHeadphoneMotionManager | Apple Developer Documentation
An object that starts and manages headphone motion services.
developer.apple.com
September 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Oh! Of course you can make a headmouse from apples headphone range! Genius developer.apple.com/documenta… (from HN)
Reposted by Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩🦯
New video on our Enhanced Audio Description (EAD) methods is now available. A brief introduction to the ethos behind our work, with some lovely contributions from Project Advisory Board member Warren Wilson and 'Visible Mending' director Samantha Moore #Accessibility vimeo.com/1122160731?s...
Enhanced Audio Description (EAD)
A short video introducing the Enhanced Audio Description (EAD) methods, featuring Mariana López, Gavin Kearney, Warren Wilson and Samantha Moore. Captions…
vimeo.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New video on our Enhanced Audio Description (EAD) methods is now available. A brief introduction to the ethos behind our work, with some lovely contributions from Project Advisory Board member Warren Wilson and 'Visible Mending' director Samantha Moore #Accessibility vimeo.com/1122160731?s...
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Curling up with a good book this weekend?
If you're using a Kindle, look for improved #accessibility features that make reading easier and more enjoyable for folks who are #blind and #VisuallyImpaired. 📚 #BlindNewWorld
(Story via Good eReader ⬇️)
If you're using a Kindle, look for improved #accessibility features that make reading easier and more enjoyable for folks who are #blind and #VisuallyImpaired. 📚 #BlindNewWorld
(Story via Good eReader ⬇️)
Amazon is focusing on accessibility for Kindle books - Good e-Reader
Amazon is prioritizing new accessibility features for vision disorders.
goodereader.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Curling up with a good book this weekend?
If you're using a Kindle, look for improved #accessibility features that make reading easier and more enjoyable for folks who are #blind and #VisuallyImpaired. 📚 #BlindNewWorld
(Story via Good eReader ⬇️)
If you're using a Kindle, look for improved #accessibility features that make reading easier and more enjoyable for folks who are #blind and #VisuallyImpaired. 📚 #BlindNewWorld
(Story via Good eReader ⬇️)
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Our next talk is Jonathan Zong, with Accessible Data Visualization for Screen Reader Users. #id24 #accessibility #InclusiveDesign youtube.com/live/JBxxvZ6...
Jonathan Zong / Accessible Data Visualization for Screen Reader Users #id24 2025
As we increasingly rely on visualization to communicate about data, lack of equitable information access for blind and low vision (BLV) people can exclude pe...
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September 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Our next talk is Jonathan Zong, with Accessible Data Visualization for Screen Reader Users. #id24 #accessibility #InclusiveDesign youtube.com/live/JBxxvZ6...
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15 years old but may be of interest
Brief history of browser accessibility support
@sarasoueidan.com @lolaodelola.bsky.social
www.tpgi.com/brief-histor...
Brief history of browser accessibility support
@sarasoueidan.com @lolaodelola.bsky.social
www.tpgi.com/brief-histor...
Brief history of browser accessibility support - TPGi
Explore the evolution of browser accessibility support, highlighting key milestones in implementing accessibility APIs and related specifications.
www.tpgi.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
15 years old but may be of interest
Brief history of browser accessibility support
@sarasoueidan.com @lolaodelola.bsky.social
www.tpgi.com/brief-histor...
Brief history of browser accessibility support
@sarasoueidan.com @lolaodelola.bsky.social
www.tpgi.com/brief-histor...
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Amazing tool for building complex mathematical notation in an accessible way access8mathweb.coseeing.org #id24
Access8Math
Web site created using create-react-app
access8mathweb.coseeing.org
September 25, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Amazing tool for building complex mathematical notation in an accessible way access8mathweb.coseeing.org #id24
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We're almost halfway through! Come celebrate with us by tuning into John Paton and Jonny Marshall's talk, Synthetic Speech in Audio Description - is it ready?. #id24 #accessibility #InclusiveDesign youtube.com/live/iU3wQtw...
John Paton and Jonny Marshall / Synthetic Speech in Audio Description – is it ready? #id24 2025
Whilst there could be advantages to using synthetic speech for audio description it is not always popular with AD users. RNIB conducted a study alongside UK ...
youtube.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We're almost halfway through! Come celebrate with us by tuning into John Paton and Jonny Marshall's talk, Synthetic Speech in Audio Description - is it ready?. #id24 #accessibility #InclusiveDesign youtube.com/live/iU3wQtw...
Reposted by Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩🦯
‘PowerPoint broke me’: The challenges for blind professionals www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202... #a11y
‘PowerPoint broke me’: The challenges for blind professionals
'I don't want to scare a company from ever hiring a blind person again,” said Emeline Lakrout. But she and others want change.
www.japantimes.co.jp
September 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
‘PowerPoint broke me’: The challenges for blind professionals www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202... #a11y
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Helpful tips for offering access to low vision programming students in the classroom. These are useful tips for any type of class, I think. #a11y veroniiiica.com/teaching-r-p...
Tips For Teaching R Programming To A Low Vision Student
I have low vision and a degree in computational and data sciences, here are my tips for introducing R programming to a low vision student.
veroniiiica.com
September 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Helpful tips for offering access to low vision programming students in the classroom. These are useful tips for any type of class, I think. #a11y veroniiiica.com/teaching-r-p...