Introducing Navigator for college and career-aspiring young adults!
Navigator is our new pilot program designed to support young adults with visual impairments who have graduated from high school (or are close to graduating), and are looking for support and direction as they plan their next steps.
Navigator provides:
Discover the innovative work we’re doing to address the gaps in college readiness. Then, explore our College Readiness Resource Center, designed to guide students in planning for successful outcomes — whether that’s straight to college, pre-college training programs, or heading to work.
Briar Rose Navigator participant“The Navigator program and my coach, Leslie, have helped prepare me for college and life as an independent adult while living with a visual disability. They have helped me better understand my visual impairment and introduced me to the tools, knowledge, and resources I needed to better function in my everyday life. I am so grateful for what this program has taught me.”
Marisol Carmona Transition Program Specialist“Navigator coaches help participants to overcome challenges, shed light on their strengths, and pave a path forward that complements their individual interests and skills.”
At Perkins, we’re changing the way people think about preparing students with disabilities for their post-secondary journeys — in college, employment, and the community.
Sign up then visit our Transition Center to stay up to date about our latest programs, research, and resources.
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