College Bound: A Guide for Students with Visual Impairments

by Ellen Trief

Overview

The transition from high school to college is a significant turning point in life, but it can come with unique challenges if you are a student who is blind or visually impaired. The revised and updated College Bound helps students prepare for their new life in college, develop useful skills, and negotiate for and coordinate appropriate services. This large-print guide also includes strategies for organization, time management, research, studying, and self-advocacy. You'll also find information about college application procedures, navigating the web, and assistive technology. College Bound provides a roadmap for a successful journey through college life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780891287391
Publisher:	American Printing House for the Blind
Publication date:	11/01/2016
Edition description:	2nd ed. Large Print
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.93(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1-Selecting, Applying to, and Getting into the College of Your Choice; 2-Starting College Life; 3-Essential Academic Arrangements; 4-Organization and Time Management; 5-Note-Taking Skills; 6-Study Skills; 7-Library and Research Skills; 8-Computer Skills; 9-Assistive Technology; Epilogue; Bibliography; Appendix A-Blank Forms; Appendix B- Sources of Additional Information; Appendix C-Sources of Assistive Technology, Accessible Books, and Other Products; Index; About the Author