Visual Impairments and Blindness - Gateway - Working with Students with Disabilities - Library at Connecticut State Community College

About Visual Impairments and Blindness

Includes: Blindness, Low Vision, Colorblindness

An Introduction to Visual Disabilities from WebAIM
An overview of the types of visual impairments, the difficulties faced in accessing the web, and web accessibility principles for people with visual disabilities.

Simulations

Screen Reader Simulation from WebAIM
Turn on the sound and use the keyboard commands to navigate.

Teaching Strategies

The Faculty Room - Blindness
University of Washington
The Faculty Room - Low Vision
University of Washington

Creating Online Content

Creating accessible online content is critical to visually impaired students using screen reading software. Learning some simple techniques for Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other software can dramatically increase accessibility.

Creating Accessible Online Content
Our own guide from Gateway Campus Library.

Communication and Etiquette

The Courtesy Rules of Blindness
National Federation for the Blind
Disability Etiquette: Tips on Interacting With People With Disabilities
United Spinal Association
Communication Hints
From University of Washington. Scroll down to Communication Hints.

Gateway Campus Library

Gateway - Working with Students with Disabilities: Visual Impairments and Blindness

About Visual Impairments and Blindness

Simulations

Teaching Strategies

Creating Online Content

Communication and Etiquette

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