Student Transition
We are busy developing a curriculum to teach high school seniors and transition students to self-advocate for assistive technology. The curriculum is based on new research sponsored by the Great Lakes ADA Center. It complements the QIAT-PS student self-evaluation matrix. Learn more about the curriculum and how to get involved.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 11 percent of undergraduate students in the U.S. reported having a disability—to put that into perspective, that’s over 2 million students. Although opportunities exist for students with a wide range of disabilities, the cost of college can still deter high school graduates from pursuing higher education. To help you finance your degree, check out the resources for prospective students and sort through the scholarships for disabled students below.
Obtaining a college education is no easy task, but for students with visual disabilities, the path to completing a degree program is lined with unique challenges and barriers. The following guide explores how vision loss and blindness impact the educational experience, what colleges are doing for visually disabled students, and includes numerous resources, as well insight and tips from experts and a list of scholarships and grants.