Being in college means managing a demanding schedule. It is important to develop and utilize personal skills in the areas of self-advocacy, self-management, and study skills.
Through the interaction of study and work experience, students can enhance their academic knowledge, personal development, and professional preparation. Specifically, work-based learning opportunities can help a student
The employee or intern is responsible for providing personal accommodations, such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, and personal attendants. In most cases, it is the employer's responsibility to provide on-site job accommodations for an employee who has a disability. It is sometimes possible for the employer to receive tax credits and incentives for doing so. The state division of vocational rehabilitation can provide information about these programs.
Although each situation is different and the student is the best source of information regarding useful accommodations, the following accommodations are typical for a student with low vision:
The first step in attracting applicants with disabilities is as simple as adding a statement outlining your interest in receiving applications from a diverse group of people, including those with disabilities, to your company's existing recruitment materials. Next, disseminate announcements in settings where people with disabilities might be reached.
It is helpful to include a statement on the class syllabus inviting students who have disabilities to discuss academic needs. An example of such a statement is "If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible."
For more information, consult Working Together: Faculty and Students with Disabilities.
Captioning is usually considered when the video product is complete, if at all. Instead, the production should be filmed so that critical content does not appear where captioning will cover it (usually at the bottom of the screen). Captions should describe all of the visual content, including nonspeech noises. Suggestions for making attractive and functional captions include the following:
A reading system is hardware and software designed to provide access to printed text for people with visual impairments, mobility impairments, or learning disabilities. Specialized software controls a scanner that takes an image of a printed page, converts it to computer text with character recognition software, and then reads the text in a synthesized voice.
Fewer students with disabilities attend postsecondary institutions, and of those who do, fewer attend four-year institutions and eventually earn bachelors degrees than their nondisabled peers. A study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics found that two years after high school, 63% of the students with disabilities had enrolled in some form of postsecondary education, compared to 72% of the students without disabilities.
The Internet hosts a large quantity of websites and electronic discussion lists that contain information of interest to individuals with visual impairments and their family members, friends, mentors, advocates, educators, employers, and coworkers. Topics addressed include education, accommodations, definitions of different types of visual impairments, employment, social development, transportation, and support networks.