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Accredited Schools Online
We have put this guide together to help disabled students and their parents better understand their rights and responsibilities in regard to a postsecondary education. You will also find useful tips and information for locating the college or university program that best suits your needs.
Helping Students with Visual Disabilities: Resources, Tools and Technology to Foster School Success
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Affordable Colleges Online
P.O. Box 77022
San Francisco, CA 94107
Blind and visually impaired students face unique challenges and barriers when it comes to higher education. This, however, does not mean that earning a degree is impossible. Several organizations and schools are dedicated to making college education accessible to the visually impaired, and today’s technology now offers a wide range of tools and devices for successful learning. Support can be as simple as making web content font larger and clearer to providing devices that address an individual student’s needs. AC Online is also dedicated to ensuring our content is accessible to all readers and created this guide to help blind and low vision students succeed in the classroom and beyond.
College Resources for Students with Disabilities
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
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AHEAD: Association on Higher Education And Disability
107 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 204
Huntersville, NC. 28078,
Phone: (704) 947-7779
AHEAD is a professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education.
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American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Atlanta
100 Peachtree Street, Suite 2145
Atlanta, GA. 30303
Phone: (800) 232-546
is a leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with vision loss. Through advocacy, research, and services, AFB Atlanta works tirelessly to promote accessibility, independence, and inclusion for people who are blind or visually impaired. With a strong commitment to education, empowerment, and community engagement. One of its key initiatives is providing print teaching materials to teachers, mobility instructors, and rehabilitation counselors, ensuring access to essential resources for the education and training of individuals with vision impairment. AFB Atlanta plays a crucial role in advancing opportunities and breaking down barriers for individuals with vision loss in the Atlanta area
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Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI)
739 West Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA. 30308
Phone: 404-875-9011
The Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering individuals with vision loss to live independently and with dignity. Through a range of services including vision rehabilitation, assistive technology training, and vocational rehabilitation, CVI provides crucial support to those impacted by vision impairment. With a rich history of community engagement and a dedication to improving the lives of individuals with vision loss, CVI plays a vital role in fostering independence and inclusion for all.
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Community for Accredited Online Schools
Community for Accredited Online Schools is a comprehensive accreditation resource that provides prospective students and families with the tools needed to make well-informed decisions about their education.
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Community Outreach Guide: How to Host A White Cane Awareness Day Celebration
This Community Outreach Guide will introduce you to the history of White Cane Awareness Day, provide inspiration for activities (from a signing ceremony to a large, public event), and offer general event tips to support you as you create a successful celebration. From links to resources to sample invitations and press releases, the guide is full of great information!
Please consider sharing it with the members of Georgia’s ACB affiliate. While White Cane Awareness Day is celebrated on October 15, it’s never too early to plan!
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Financial Resources and Discounts for Students With Disabilities
In this Guide you will find the following information: Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities, Travel, Disability Discounts, Entertainment Discounts and Free Things for Disabled People to Do, Software, Assistive Technology, Equipment, and Tools, Internet, Electricity, and Other Bills, Important Links and Web Resources for Students with Disabilities.
College can be both an extremely fun and stressful time of life for anyone, and for those who have disabilities it can add a bit of additional financial and mental stress to the equation. This is precisely why we carefully crafted this helpful guide to various financial resources, discounts and savings opportunities, and travel tips for students with disabilities.
From the most important federal financial aid information to helpful deals to awesome free stuff.
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Georgia Academy for the Blind
2895 Vineville Avenue
Macon, GA. 31204
Phone: (478) 751-6085
The Georgia Academy for the Blind provides statewide leadership, summer camps, educational programming, and outreach services for children and youth who are blind, visually impaired, and for those who have multiple disabilities.
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Helping Students with Visual Impairments
This guide was created to help provide students with visual impairments the tips and resources needed to succeed in school. Key features of the guide include: Tips for choosing the right college, An in-depth look at the top assistive technology and tools being used today, Scholarships available for students with visual impairments.
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Library Science Degrees
Phone: (816) 343-4905
Library Science Degrees provides community resources for higher education in the US. Georgia Library Science Degrees feature ALA accreditation and a fully online program. There are two schools with ALA-accredited library science programs in Georgia. Georgia College and State University and Valdosta State University both offer graduate level degree programs. Valdosta State University offers a Master's degree in its own discipline of library science and information. The Georgia College has a specialization in library media through the Master of Education.
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Maryville University Online
650 Maryville University Drive St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: Undergraduate Admissions 314-445-4864
Phone: Graduate Admissions 314-798-7912
College for Students with Disabilities: Earning a college education takes courage, but one brave decision can change your life.
It’s time to turn your ambition into action. Discover Maryville. Read A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators
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Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon St.
Watertown, MA. 02472
Phone: (617) 924-3434
Perkins produces a number of publications, workbooks and instructional tools for relatives and other caregivers of people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind or with multiple disabilities. Now available is the Perkins Panda Early Literacy Program, a compilation of materials designed to teach early literacy skills to children with visual impairments and to help parents be more involved in their child's literacy development. It is also very appropriate for parents and grandparents with visual impairments for use with sighted (grand)children
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Study.com
100 View Street, Suite 202
Mountain View, CA 94041
This is a comprehensive college guide for students with disabilities. The goal is to inform students about critical information regarding their college education to help set them up for success. The College Guide for Students with Disabilities offers in-depth details in several areas, including:
• Legal rights of students with disabilities
• Services colleges can or need to make available
• Required accommodations for students
• Technologies and helpful apps for students
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The Hadley School for the Blind
700 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL. 60093-2554
Phone: (800) 323-4238
Hadley offers courses free of charge to its blind and visually impaired students and their families and affordable tuition to blindness professionals.
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