College bound : a guide for students with visual impairments / Ellen Trief.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Trief, Ellen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College student orientation--United States.

College student orientation.

People with visual disabilities--Education (Higher)--United States.

People with visual disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 330 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : AFB Press, American Foundation for the Blind, [2017]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

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

Back Cover

Narrative Descriptions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-89128-741-8