Author Archives: Hunter Duncan

Seeing the World: Studying Abroad When Blind

multicultural students studying at a table 

Studying abroad is often a goal for many undergraduate college students. Whether they’re studying or improving foreign language skills, researching specific aspects of a country, or wanting to delve deeper into a different culture, studying abroad offers collegians the opportunity to learn and grow in new and exciting ways that they may not otherwise experience on their college campus in the […]

Tips for Staying Organized in College When Blind or Low Vision

College life moves fast. Staying organized keeps stress in check. Learn accessible strategies to manage time, classes, and your workspace as a blind or low vision student.

Life can easily become disorganized, and this can lead to stress, especially in college. Staying organized is challenging for any student, but for those who are blind or have low vision, it can be even more complex and also more essential. This article shares practical strategies to help blind or low vision college students stay organized throughout […]

College Preparation Tips for Blind and Low Vision Students 

College student with eyeglasses searches for book in campus library

College will be very different from high school for students who are blind or have low vision. In high school, you likely received support from a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) who adapted coursework to meet your specific needs. This may have included providing enlarged graph paper, transcribing material into braille, or making […]

Guide Dogs in the Workplace: What Employers and Colleagues Need to Know

handler walking across a crosswalk with their dog guide in harness

For many employers and coworkers, encountering a guide dog team in the workplace is a new experience. A guide is more than just a pet — it’s a highly trained mobility aid that helps a blind or low vision employee navigate the environment safely and confidently. This article outlines practical strategies, legal considerations, and simple […]

Guide Dogs in the Workplace: Practical Tips for Handlers

person walking up workplace steps using a guide dog and white cane

Whether you’ve recently started a new job or you’ve been working at the same company for years, each day brings new adventures when you’re a guide dog handler in the workplace. For many employers and employees, service animals are often a novelty in the workplace. I’ve often been the only handler in a workplace setting, […]

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