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Question #31:

My daughter is visually impaired. She works very hard. She has been told by her teachers that she should not be collegebound. If she gets the Special Education Diploma (SPED) will she be able to get into any college? Please Help! (courtesy of Carey Odum, Duluth, GA)

Answer #31:

Without seeing your daughter's full academic profile, it would be impossible for me to tell you whether she should or should not go to college. Many students who are visually impaired achieve remarkable academic success in college and graduate school. There are many schools capable of making accommodations for students with similar learning difficulties. I would investigate the situation thoroughly before allowing her teachers to put your daughter on track for a SPED diploma, which might complicate her pursuit of a higher education. If you or your child have a learning disability and need assistance with advocacy, with private school placement or with college applications and college selection, check out the EDUFAX services for the Learning Disabled Student. EDUFAX provides services for the Collegebound High School Student. EDUFAX provides services for the Collegebound Learning Disabled Student.

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