Disability Services - Visual Impairments Vision Impairments Vision impairments include those who have a moderate to low loss of sight as well as those individuals who are blind.
People can lose their vision at birth, through genetic causes, or through illness or injuries.
Individuals with blindness and visual impairments have sought and successfully completed postsecondary education, as opportunities in education and employment have become available in virtually every sector in society. In postsecondary education, the student is responsible for informing the college about his or her disability and requesting accommodations and support services. The documentation of a vision impairment provides the foundation that legitimizes a student's eligibility for services and request for accommodations. The documentation should be current, within the last three years. A summary of the various evaluation tools used in determining the specific disability.