Sorry. You have to be your own advocate. Raise that hand and ask that actions be described succinctly. If the instructor cannot do this, politely ask for someone that can. It is not your embarrassment to bear. This one is on the venue. If you feel you did not learn what you needed to, please contact someone that can straighten things out for you.

Hugs.

Sorry you had a rough day in that class. I've found its best to get in touch with the teacher ahead of time to tell them that you're visually impaired. Usually, when explaining things (ie how to provide breathing support to someone), they could use you as the example for the class. That way, you're learning in real time and your lesson is tactile since the teacher is physically showing you what to do.

Are you able to make a complaint to whoever manages these courses and the people who procure them.

When business or other organisations procure courses and any other products or services they have to make demands: are the products / services accessible, do the suppliers discriminate unfairly, and so on.

The people who manage and operate courses have to be made responsible for training their staff and providing accessible facilities.

Even putting these expectations on suppliers you need to make your needs clear, e.g. ask for any handouts in an accessible format and in advance so you can read them before the course.

It's still a fight but its a fight you can win!

if This was your worst day ever, get ready for much worse days

That’s really rough. Sorry to hear it. Internet hugs to you.

You're gonna have to get on it, because things will get much worse. You're gonna want a list of books a couple months in advance if possible. This will give you time to procure them in an accessible format. There should be a disability office if your school is large enough. If not, go to the Dean of Students and explain your situation. If the book list is visible upon enrollment, even better.

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The takeaway here is that you're fighting an uphill battle. It ain't gonna get any easier and you're gonna have to get on top of it, or get consumed by the pile of coursework and lectures that won't natively be accessible.

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Type up a document. The first being a short paragraph about your disability, then below that, a bulletted list of accommodations you'll need. Make copies to give to each of your professors and get it to them as soon as possible, either before or after the first class if that's possible. If they're the type to run off right away, make an appointment with them or with your academic advisor and give them the skinny.