Balancing inclusive design, adjustments and personal agency: progressive mutual accommodations and the experiences of university students with vision impairment in the United Kingdom
The paper proposes a framework of support for reducing barriers to curriculum access for students with disabilities in higher education (HE), by drawing upon findings from a unique longitudinal qualitative study
Read MoreLearner Outcomes Framework for VI Children and Young People. A framework for support for young people with vision impairment provided by a VI education service.
The outcomes listed here provide a framework for specialist provision for children and youngpeople with VI based on the core and additional curriculum. The framework takes into account both short to medium term outcomes that are specific to the individual child or young person, and also longer term outcomes that aim to prepare the CYP… Continue Reading Learner Outcomes Framework for VI Children and Young People. A framework for support for young people with vision impairment provided by a VI education service.
Read MoreDeveloping an inclusive learning environment for students with visual impairment in higher education: progressive mutual accommodation and learner experiences in the United Kingdom
Drawing on the findings of a unique longitudinal qualitative study, this article investigates the experiences of 32 young people with visual impairment (VI) in higher education (HE) in the United Kingdom (UK) to explore how well they were able to participate on their courses.
Read MorePost-16 transition experience of visually impaired young people in England and Wales: Early findings from a longitudinal study
Majority describe positive experiences and all staying in education. Concerns include: many did not appear to have engaged with the more formal pre-transitional preparation processes of ‘transition review’; there was evidence of the young people being restricted in participating in part-time work; and some were reserved about applying to university in the future due to… Continue Reading Post-16 transition experience of visually impaired young people in England and Wales: Early findings from a longitudinal study
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