Category: Education

The 411 on Disability Disclosure

Whether  a new college student, a new graduate, or a student looking to participate in an internship or co-op, the question “should I disclose my disability?,” can be a thorny one.  Students in this video talk about disclosure at college and in the employment setting and share why they think its important to disclose all the while acknowledging that disclosure is a very personal issue.

Other helpful resources on disclosure can be found at the Student Resources page under the heading, Should I Disclose my Disability?

Guide to Visual Disabilities and Online Learning

Online education is designed to open doors for students. Many students who might not be able to become a full-time residential student at a college or university  or who want a particular course, find online courses of value. However, for prospective students with visual impairments, online learning may create more barriers than gateways.

Obtaining a college education is no easy task, but for students with visual disabilities, the path to completing a degree program is lined with unique challenges and barriers. Accessible Colleges Online has prepared a resource exploring  how visual impairments impact the educational experience, what colleges  can do, and includes numerous resources, including insight and tips from students and experts in the field.

To read the entire resource, visit: A Guide to Visual Disabilities: How Colleges Help Visually Impaired Students Succeed

Accessible Colleges Online is designed to help students and parents identify colleges, degree programs, scholarship opportunities and more that fit their respective academic and financial wants and needs.  The site is also designed to help educate students and parents about the importance of accreditation.

Four Types of Learners, Which Type Are You?

Everyone learns a bit differently. Being aware of your learning style may improve the way you study, by picking up the most relevant study techniques.

The blog, E-Book Friendly features a helpful infographic prepared by Oxford Learning, that can help individuals think about their learning style. It also includes a link to a study guide,  The Complete Study Guide for Every Type of Learner.

To view the infographic and  access the study guide, visit  Four Types of Learners, Which Type  Are You?