Student Resources & Tools
Your go-to launchpad for accessible study tools, technology shortcuts, self-advocacy guides, and information on future planning.
💻 Study Tools & Tech Shortcuts
Screen Reader Hacks
Quick keyboard shortcuts for JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver to help you browse research databases faster.
Accessible Digital Libraries
Direct links and download guides for finding your textbooks and reading assignments on Bookshare and Learning Ally.
Braille Notetaker Tips
How-to guides for managing files, formatting classroom essays, and connecting your refreshable display to your tablet.
🗣️ Speaking Up for Yourself
Talking to Teachers
Easy email templates and conversation scripts to request your accommodations before the school semester begins.
Your IEP Rights
A student-friendly guide on how to participate in your own IEP meetings and choose your personal goals.
Explaining Your Vision
Tips for talking about your eye condition with new group project partners or classmates comfortably.
🚀 Next Steps & Future Planning
College Accommodation Prep
How to register with university disability resource centers and request braille or digital accommodations.
Pre-ETS & Work Programs
Information on Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), summer jobs, and paid internships for blind youth.
Scholarships & Grants
A tracked calendar listing annual college funding programs specifically for blind and low-vision students.
BLV Access 