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Envision #6: Simplify Syllabi!
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Invest minutes to save hours for self care!
Envision #5: Light Backpacks, Happy Backs!
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How commuting students can travel light!
What I Wish I Learned About Assistive Technology Before Starting College: Part 1
What I wish I learned about assistive technology before starting college Part 1
A list of skills and concepts I wish I learned and developed about assistive technology prior to starting college with low vision.
It's My Job! Podcast #21: Gary O'Donoghue
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Jose interviews Gary O'Donoghue, British journalist who is currently working for BBC News in Washington, D.C.
Going to College with a Visual Impairment: My Talk At West Virginia AER
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Event summary and resource list for my West Virginia AER talk on July 7, 2021 about going to college with vision loss.
It's My Job! Podcast #20: Melody Goodspeed
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James interviews Ms. Melody Goodspeed who holds a bachelor's in communications from George Mason University and works for AFB's Resource Development.
Envision #2: Let Me Check My Schedule!
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A video tutorial for students to create an effective agenda, organize months, dates, times and events.
Envision #1: Create and Organize Class Folders
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Preparing students for college success through Envision, a series of videos by Dany Acosta!
Tips for Handling Academic Ableism in the Classroom
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Tips for disabled students experiencing academic ableism, bullying, or discrimination in the classroom, from a student with low vision.
It's My Job Podcast #18: Sharon Strzalkowski
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Madison interviews Sharon Strzalkowski who has a bachelor's degree in French & Linguistics, and is working part time as an information coordinator.
Creating Customized Non-Visual Digital College Campus Maps
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Strategies for creating the perfect customized university maps for students who are blind or low vision.
It's My Job Podcast #17: Ted Galanos
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Kadyn interviews Ted Galanos, an accessibility analyst testing commercial websites and apps and owns his own consulting company.
It's My Job Podcast #16: Dr. Mona S. Minkara
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Rytey interviews Dr. Mona S. Minkara an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering and an Affiliate Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and filmmaker.
Person-Centered Planning - self-paced
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Support students’ pathways to success through this facilitated approach that empowers the student to lead the team

Step by Step guide to Formatting Your Resume
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Does your resume need a little makeover? Or maybe you just don't know where to start. Five simple steps to conquer the world (or at least the job market).
It's My Job Podcast #13: Lori Scharff
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Welcome to thirteenth episode of the It’s My Job podcast. Jose is a transition student from Colorado interviewing Lori Scharff from New York.
Apple Pay
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How to make shopping easier and safer!
Map Library
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Explore the growing library of Non-Visual Digital Maps in the online Map Library

Map Library Webinar
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Mark your calendar and join the live webinar, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 1:00-2:00pm eastern

2020 Early Connections Virtual Conference
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Enjoy our virtual conference presentations, with the option to earn Professional Development Points or Continuing Education Credits

Ten Form Emails to Send to Your Professors
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How to unapologetically ask your professors to help over email and get what you want.
Our Cooking Adventure is Done... So Now What??
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We are sad to say that our month of Meal Kit fun has come to an end... but that doesn't mean our blogging has to! Find out what our next topic will be!!
First Week with the Mantis Q40: What I Have Learned so Far
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This blog describes my initial thoughts on the Mantis Q40
Webinar: Exploring Accessible Campus Maps
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The webinar recording on using SAS Graphics Accelerator Maps - fully accessible non-visual digital maps - is now available!
Why You should Get a Disability Services File
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Why Students with disabilities and chronic illness should get a disability services file in college, and how they are helpful to have.
A Virtual Field Trip with Erik Weihenmayer
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A story of our virtual graduation speaker, one of the most adventurous and brave blind persons to have ever lived and our virtual field trip.
Virtual Graduation
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A narrative about creating a virtual graduation for a school of the blind and visually impaired
Remote O&M Instruction for Students Transitioning to College: Getting Started
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Yikes! You have a graduating senior who is college bound. What do you do during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order?
Online Activities that Help Prepare for College Transition
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How to prepare for college using free online resources, aimed at students with disabilities and assistive tech users.
Ways to Practice Self-Advocacy in the Virtual Classroom
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My Tips for practicing self-advocacy skills in the virtual classroom, and how to self-advocate in remote learning environments.
9 Ways to Customize Blackboard for Students
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Ways for students to customize their college Blackboard website so it's easier to see and actually helps with learning and studying.
Tech Skills for College Bound Students
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Transition advice and resources from successful college students who are blind!
Promoting Independence: 19 Ways to Step Back
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Learning to step back and allow students to be as independent as possible is a crucial step in helping them to develop independence.
Planning Transition for Students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities
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Plan and administer individualized, age-appropriate, and culturally responsive assessments to develop appropriate activities

Ten Things I Wish My TVI Taught Me About Transition
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Ten things that I wish my teacher of the visually impaired would have taught me about transitioning to a four-year college with low vision.
Touring Colleges with Virtual Reality
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Using the YouVisit platform to tour colleges in virtual reality. Compatible with screen readers and magnification.
Teaching Independent Living Skills (Keys 11)
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There are 2 sessions included in this training module that demonstrate theories and best practices for independent living.

SAS Graphics Accelerator Video Tutorial #2: Options
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The Accelerator makes digital charts and graphs accessible! Step-by-step instruction to using the Accelerator.
How to Use Campus Alert Systems
How to use campus alert systems. www.veroniiiica.com
Part of living on campus is being prepared for emergencies - make sure you know your campus alert system.
Seven Benefits of Having a Case with State Departments for Vision Impairment
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If you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with low vision or blindness, here's why you need a case with your state vision impairment department.
Ten Facts About College Campus WiFi
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10 surprising facts about college campus WiFi, from an IT major.
The Ultimate Guide to CLEP Exams
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All about CLEP exams and how they help in college. Includes free accessibility tested study resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation for Students with Vision Impairments
Vocational Rehabilitation for students with visual impairments. www.veroniiiica.com
A guide to state vocational rehabilitation services for students with vision impairments. Great for soon-to-be college students!
CHARGE Syndrome: Preparing for the World of Work
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Wendy Bridgeo discusses the importance of starting the transition process early for students with disabilities, especially those with CHARGE syndrome.

No More Confusion About Transition to Adult Services
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Beth Jordan shares her insights on Preparing for Transition and talks about the mandate for educational services versus lack of mandate for adult service.

Nondriving: Strategies for Preparing Children and Youth
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Dr. Penny Rosenblum discusses the development of navigational and social skills for children and adults who are visually impaired and unable to drive.

Person-Centered Transition Planning
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David Wiley explains how Person-Centered Planning helps students and their families with transition from school to work.

Transition for All Ages
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Dorinda Rife, CLVT, COMS, on the importance of long-term planning and instruction to prepare students with visual impairments for the future.

Resources on Self-Determination and Transition into Adulthood
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A parent shares resources on self-determination and transition into adulthood for youth who are deafblind, blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities or other special needs.
Seeing the Future: My Feature in 10 Ideas
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Read my winning piece for the 10 Ideas Student Policy writing competition sponsored by the Roosevelt Institute.

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