Implications and
future research
Students with visual impairments have
unique challenges that require unique
preparation for higher education, including
academic and social skills, information
about available adaptive technologies,
and information about the higher
education environment. The participants
indicated that they did not receive adequate
information about higher education
in secondary school and that many students
lack confidence in their own abilities.
One way to mitigate some of these
difficulties would be to provide more information
about disability services to
high school teachers, so they can provide
individualized planning for students who
are interested in attending.
Success for students with visual impairments
goes beyond completing their
degrees. Success in higher education
should also be measured by students’ satisfaction.
Increasing student satisfaction
requires thought around facilitating students’
academic and social integration
into higher education, overcoming perceived
barriers, and providing accommodations
that meet students’ needs.