[NFB-Science] Accessible Lab Equipment in STEM: What Has Worked for You?

[avery ingram]

Hello,

This seems like an excellent project! I've thought about doing something similar for graphics and math workflows.

I have a Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Biophysics, and have taken many lab classes, but I sadly do not have much knowledge about accessible lab equipment. I believe the Talking LabQuest has been improved since the time I used it, but I found there was too much of a lag reading values for me to know when to close the buret at the exact right moment during titrations. This experience led me to rely on an assistant to act as my eyes, rather than accessible equipment. There also seemed to be a lack of available options for more advanced lab courses. I believe some exercise ergometers that were not built for blind people can deliver data to a computer, so perhaps that could work for some tasks. As technology is improving, it would be fantastic if we could rely on it more in lab settings.

Do you have any favorite accessible tools? If you would like to connect,
avery8ingram at gmail.com
is my email address. I hope others have more knowledge about this. Best of luck to you in your goals and classes.

Best,

Avery

On Aug 17, 2026, at 5:02 AM, Bella Teta via NFB-Science <nfb-science at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hello everyone,

I hope you all are doing well.

I wanted to spark some discussion around accessible lab equipment. As a
third-year biology student, I am passionate about finding accessible lab
equipment that empowers independence in the laboratory as a blind student.
In my experience, I have used the Talking LabQuest from Independence
Science, which has been incredibly helpful in some experiments, especially
in a chemistry lab that utilizes pH scales, temperature sensors, among
other measurement tools.

I am on a quest to explore other accessible lab equipment that has worked
for others, with the goal of creating a master list that can expand as new
accessible technology comes about. I would love to hear how others have
navigated laboratory spaces as a blind person and used accessible equipment
in pursuit of independence.



Warm regards,



Bella Teta
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