[blindkid] Colleges for blind students

[Carol Castellano]

Hi Bo,

I concur with Arielle's response.  I don't know if this is your first 
child going off to college or not.  High school guidance offices 
regularly provide workshops and information nights for parents and 
students to learn about the college entrance process.  If you have 
already had a child apply to college, then you know what that process 
entails.  It is really no different for a blind student.  If this is 
your first going to college, then make absolutely sure that your 
daughter is included in all guidance activities about the college process.

If your daughter has a learning disability, you might want to look 
into schools with programs that provide support such as tutoring and 
a reduced schedule.  If she is just blind, however, she should do 
just fine at any college :-).  The keys to success at college as a 
blind student are the same as they are for most situations--in a 
nutshell--ability to access information, ability to travel 
independently, ability to use technology, skills of daily living, and 
self-advocacy skills.

Carol



At 10:55 AM 1/23/2011, you wrote:
>I'm looking for a college for my daughter in the U.S.  Can anyone recommend a
>college for a blind student?  Are there colleges out there that are 
>just for the
>blind?
>
>Thanks from CT
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Carol Castellano
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
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