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College and Post-Secondary Education

The leap from the K-12 system to college and life is a big one – and early planning is key, especially for students who are blind or visually impaired. Here are some articles to help parents, educators and students get started.

Check out our College Readiness Resource Center, designed to help the many people involved in helping students prepare for college (and life in general) with thoughtful, expert guidance to plan for successful outcomes, whatever they are – whether that’s straight to college, pre-college training programs or heading straight to work. 

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Bringing 35+ years of experience, Leslie Thatcher consults with college-aspiring young adults and their families as an educational consultant and executive functioning coach. Leslie also presents nationally about college and career readiness for students with visual impairments, including keys to developing stronger technology skills earlier, executive functioning skills, and literacy.

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Webinar

Transition Talk: College Pathways for Young Adults with Disabilities

Article

After committing to a college: working with the disability support office and professors

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Why we don’t have a “list of colleges for students with visual impairments”

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How-to

Start here: How to help your student gain independence and the skills they need for life after high school

Guide

Questions for visually impaired students to ask the disability services office

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Accommodations beyond academics: Housing and dining

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Access to student information in college: FERPA, HIPAA, releasing information, and legal documents

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All the skills you don’t think about: Getting ready for college

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Readjusting expectations: preparing for college

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Access Technology: Building academic confidence and independence

Checklist

Before your college tour: make a To Do list

Guide

College: Not a ‘one size fits all’