Experiences of Students who are Visually Impaired Receiving Services by Disabilities Support Services (DSS) Offices in Higher Education Institutions

By Silvia M. Correa-Torres, Paula Conroy, Amber Rundle-Kahn, and Tara Brown-Ogilvie

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Correa-Torres, S. M., Conroy, P., Rundle-Kahn, A., & Brown-Ogilvie, T. (2018). Experiences of Students who are Visually Impaired Receiving Services by Disabilities Support Services (DSS) Offices in Higher Education Institutions. Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research, 8(2). Retrieved from https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/jbir/jbir18/jbir080205.html. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5241/8-160

Abstract

This study reports the results of interviews conducted with students with visual impairments attending institutions of higher education. The interviews were conducted to learn about participants’ experiences with disability support services (DSS) offices at their university or college. Findings of this study revealed themes within the following areas: (1) self-advocacy and problem-solving, (2) orientation and mobility (O&M), (3) technology, and (4) personal management skills. Discussion provides insights learned by the researchers when supporting students who are blind or visually impaired for post-secondary education.

Keywords

Disability Support Services, DSS, visual impairment, blindness


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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5241/8-160

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