How to Be Your Own Advocate Posted on February 1, 2023 - 5:30 pm by tsusnick If I could give advice to my younger self or anyone who is embarking on college or a career, the best advice I would give is to be your own […]
The Gift of Low Vision and Higher Education Posted on November 29, 2022 - 2:52 am by Admin Yokasta Urena, MS.Ed., Sp.Ed., TVI Doctoral Candidate at New England College Email: Yokasta.urena1@gmail.com Instagram: beyond20201 The educational journey for people with low vision and blindness can be challenging. It is […]
Transition to College: Program Activity Guide for Students who are Blind or Low Vision Posted on October 17, 2022 - 1:37 pm by Alicia Wolfe Editorās note: Do you work with students who are blind or low vision? Do you want to empower them to prepare for college or career school? Check out Alicia Wolfeās […]
Share Your Insights and Concerns with the Office of Special Education Programs. Weāre Listening! Posted on October 12, 2022 - 12:20 am by Admin By Rebecca Sheffield and Eric Caruso As project officers in the U.S. Department of Educationās Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), we work with grant-funded projects and centers across the […]
First Day Jitters: Four Stories of Transition (Elementary, Middle, High, College) Posted on August 25, 2022 - 11:40 am by Shannon Carollo It can certainly feel daunting when your child or teen who is blind or low vision is transitioning to their next season of education (elementary, middle, high school, or college)! […]
Behind the Scenes: Mom Creates CVI-Friendly YouTube Videos Posted on August 23, 2022 - 10:49 am by Admin Editorās note: Alissa DeSousa shares memories of her son receiving multiple medical diagnoses, both in utero and in early childhood, including cerebral/ cortical visual impairment (CVI). She also shares how […]
5 Tips for Accessing Accommodations in CollegeĀ Posted on July 27, 2022 - 3:26 pm by ryanmenter Thirty-two years ago on July 26th, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush. A hard-fought battle for equal access for those with […]