Transition

Map Library

Explore the growing library of Non-Visual Digital Maps in the online Map Library

Map Library Webinar

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

2020 Early Connections Virtual Conference

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

How to unapologetically ask your professors to help over email and get what you want.

Our Cooking Adventure is Done... So Now What??

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

This blog describes my initial thoughts on the Mantis Q40

Webinar: Exploring Accessible Campus Maps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transition advice and resources from successful college students who are blind!

Promoting Independence: 19 Ways to Step Back

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

The transition from special education to post school life presents significant challenges to students, their families and their educational teams.

Ten Things I Wish My TVI Taught Me About Transition

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

Using the YouVisit platform to tour colleges in virtual reality. Compatible with screen readers and magnification.

Teaching Independent Living Skills (Keys 11)

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

The Accelerator makes digital charts and graphs accessible! Step-by-step instruction to using the Accelerator.

How to Use Campus Alert Systems

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

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

10 surprising facts about college campus WiFi, from an IT major.

The Ultimate Guide to CLEP Exams

All about CLEP exams and how they help in college. Includes free accessibility tested study resources.

Vocational Rehabilitation for Students with Vision Impairments

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

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

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

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

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

Transition for All Ages

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

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

Read my winning piece for the 10 Ideas Student Policy writing competition sponsored by the Roosevelt Institute.

Office Volunteer: Paper Shredding

A parent shares tips on getting started as an office volunteer shredding paper

The Evolution of Michael's AT Journey

This tutorial discusses how personal development and skill grow and change, and how a student's AT grows and changes with him.

Ten Tech Skills Every College Student Needs

Ten Technology skills to master before going to college to look like a Technology wizard, from an IT major. Great for preparing for college transition.

The Evolution of Michael’s AT Journey

Leslie Bailiff presents the story of her student Michael, who began using Assistive Technology to support his independent travel as a youngster.

Transitioning to a 504 Plan Before Graduation

The best advice about accommodationsI ever received - Why & how to transition an iEP to a 504 Plan before Graduation.

Outfit Selection

Selecting clothing to wear each day requires problem solving skills and planning, which are an essential part of living independently.

Eight things you need to know about your IEP

Eight items every student must know so they can self-advocate.

Disclosing Disability in College Applications

Should you mention your disability when applying to college? Here's how I did it - and still got into my top choice college.

Mulling Spices

Make mulling spices to stimulate the senses while students learn math, language arts, social skills, and independent living skills.

Partners on the Journey: A TVI and Family's CVI Experience from Birth to Age 3

This tutorial identifies the guiding principles of CVI diagnosis, suggests interventions for moving between Phases of CVI

Contemplating the Reality of Living on My Own

A high school student contemplates what it will be like to graduate from high school and live on her own.

How to Nail a College Interview

My tips for being successful in college admission interviews.

Ten Reasons You Should Call a Security Escort

Make sure you get to your dorm safe - call a security escort if any of these things are happening.

Online Communities

Participants will be provided an overview of a few of the microsites available for use within Perkins eLearning.

Thinking Outside the Box: A Hot Dog Cart!

Setting up a hot dog cart is a creative career option for some young adults with visual impairments and additional disabilities.

10 Staff Members to Meet in College

Who should you meet before college classes begin?

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