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Now more than ever, people with learning and visual disabilities are flourishing in the classroom, launching productive careers and becoming assets in their communities. This blog spotlights remarkable individuals who demonstrate that having a visual or print disability is no barrier to educational success.

Katie Ottaggio

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Steps to a Successful Summer, Even In A Pandemic

Close up photo of Caitlin Mongillo. Caitlin has shoulder length light brown hair, is wearing a navy blue shirt, and is smiling at the camera.

January 29, 2021 by Katie Ottaggio

By: Caitlin Mongillo, CSP Mentor CSP Mentor, Caitlin Mongillo, shares her advice for college students who are blind or have ... Read More

Setting Reading Goals for the New Year

A book is laying open on a blanket and a dog with reddish/orange fur and long ears, has its nose in the book.

January 7, 2021 by Katie Ottaggio

By Katie Ottaggio, CSP Engagement Operations Manager and Kristen Witucki, CSP Curriculum and Content Editor Reading for pleasure is one ... Read More

A Brief List of Winter Reading Recommendations

The image shows a book laying open on a table and the view is as if you're looking at it from table level. Behind the book is a coffee mug and holiday lights, both out of focus, giving the photo a soft glow.

December 22, 2020 by Katie Ottaggio

Compiled by CSP Staff The College Success Program staff wish you happy holidays and a rejuvenating end-of-semester break. One of ... Read More

Parenting During the Pandemic: One Blind Mother's Journey

A black and white photo of a smiling Kristen Witucki.

December 10, 2020 by Katie Ottaggio

By: Kristen Witucki, CSP Curriculum and Content Editor and mother to Langston, Noor, and Karuna "Mama, up!" my toddler daughter ... Read More

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Different Learning Styles

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According to the VARK system, developed by Fleming & Mills, there are four types of learning styles—visual, auditory, kinesthetic, ... Read More »

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