Student Issues & Solutions

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Purchase coloring utensils that are labeled. Don't assume you know the color because you probably don't — and you will more than likely lose points for guessing wrong. Ask the teacher if you can label the countries instead of coloring.

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Find a lab partner who has normal color vision and can help you identify the color changes. Tell your teacher that you are colorblind first so that they understand if there are mistakes pertaining to color, and ask if alternative indicators (like digital pH meters) can be used.

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Ask your parents for help when getting dressed. Once you find an outfit that matches, remember it and repeat the combination in the future. Build a wardrobe of pre-matched outfits so you can dress with confidence.

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Ask your teacher to use white chalk instead, as it provides the highest contrast. Try to sit near a friend who has normal color vision so they can help you interpret colors on the board. Most teachers will be happy to accommodate once they understand.

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Don't try to conform to others' art. Some of the most famous artists in history were colorblind. Use labeled art supplies so you know exactly what color you are using. Talk to your art teacher about your condition. You may be surprised — many teachers find colorblind art uniquely interesting. Focus on composition and form, which are skills entirely unaffected by color vision.

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Use labels instead of relying on color alone. Write the subject name directly on each folder with a marker. Ask the teacher to also label folders with text, not just color. Many organizational systems work just as well — or better — with text labels.