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1. Improving Access to Accommodations: Reducing Political and Institutional Barriers for Canadian Postsecondary Students with Visual Impairments.

Author

Ostrowski, Christopher P.

Subjects
*UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *DIGITAL diagnostic imaging, *STUDENTS with disabilities, *LEARNING, *ASSISTIVE technology, *ACCESS to information, *SCHOOL admission, *CONTINUING education units, *ACADEMIC accommodations
Abstract

Challenges to obtaining quality academic accommodations for students with visual impairments in postsecondary education hinder accessibility and the success of such students. The limitations of current policies and practices intended to address the needs of students in Canada are examined and potential solutions are discussed. Further systemic changes are needed to improve the quality and timeliness of accommodations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016
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2. High School Teachers' Perspectives on Supporting Students with Visual Impairments Toward Higher Education: Access, Barriers, and Success.

Author

Reed, Maureen and Curtis, Kathryn

Subjects
*ADULT learning, *CHI-squared test, *GOAL (Psychology), *STUDENTS with disabilities, *HIGH schools, *PROFESSIONAL employee training, *TEACHER-student relationships, *TEACHER attitudes, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *VISION disorders, *CONTINUING education units, *PSYCHOLOGY
Abstract

The objective of the study presented here was to understand the experiences of teachers in assisting students with visual impairments in making the transition to higher education. The teachers reported barriers in high school that affect students' access to and success in higher education. Furthermore, institutions of higher education provided little information to support the teachers in preparing their students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011
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