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Attending a University as a Person who is Blind or Low Vision 

Preparing for my first year of going away to college was an incredibly stressful but exciting time for me. If you’re considering taking a step towards higher education, you, too, must prepare and start researching in advance. I’ve provided some specific preparatory considerations and tips for someone with blindness or low vision.  Key Considerations  These […]

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Letters to Parents: A Student Teacher’s Personal Journey 

At the beginning of our college adventures, my friends and I referred to student teaching as the “Final Frontier” because it is the last class an education major must take to graduate and become a fully licensed teacher. Honestly, I was surprised how fast time flew by; it was finally time to switch positions, from […]

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Strength After Domestic Abuse — Never Losing Sight of Who Matters 

“I went blind in 2016 when I was two months pregnant,” says Stacie. She shares her ex abused her, injuring her neck and head. “I lost my vision — leading to two unsuccessful eye surgeries. I am now blind; I have no light perception.” Adapting Stacie had to learn to deal with her new circumstances […]

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Keeping People Moving by Making Public Transit More Accessible

Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but considering how much Ron Brooks has moved around the U.S. since his youth, it seems fitting that he’s spent his entire professional career working in the public transit industry. What’s more, a focal point of his work is making public transit usable for everyone, especially people with disabilities. Ron […]

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