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

[摘要] This study reports the results ofinterviews conducted with students with visual impairments attendinginstitutions of higher education. The interviews were conducted to learn aboutparticipants’ experiences with disability support services (DSS) offices attheir university or college. Findings of this study revealed themes within thefollowing areas: (1) self-advocacy and problem-solving, (2) orientation andmobility (O&M), (3) technology, and (4) personal management skills.Discussion provides insights learned by the researchers when supporting studentswho are blind or visually impaired for post-secondary education.

[学科分类] 眼科学

[关键词] Disability Support Services;DSS;visualimpairment;blindness