Lesson 2: Postsecondary Education Options

Key Considerations To help you decide if attending college is for you, it is important to fully understand all of the postsecondary education options available to you after high school and the differences in each. Familiarizing yourself with your options, weighing the pros and cons, and determining if you are a candidate for each option […]

Transition to Work: Program Activity Guide for Blind and Low Vision

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The Transition to Work: Program Activity Guide was created for community rehabilitation program providers, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) working to improve employment outcomes for teens and young adults who are blind or low vision. Youth with blindness/ low vision belong in competitive integrated jobs during and after high […]

Support Groups: Their Role in the Adjustment Process

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If you are new to blindness or low vision, you may feel overwhelmed and need additional support. Participation in a support group may facilitate your adjustment to vision loss. Support groups bring people together who share a similar life challenge. Members learn to cope and feel less isolated as they connect with others who can […]

Enjoying Theater and Film

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A number of theaters offer Audio Described Performances, during which patrons can obtain stereo headsets to hear verbal descriptions of stage activities. These are often available for operas, plays, concerts, and political events. Call ahead to see if this is service is available at your theater and performance. Due to the increasing popularity of audio […]