A Success Story: The Transition Journey of Alycia Howard




Blind Abilities show

Summary: A Success Story: The Transitioning Journey of Alycia Howard<br><br> Transitioning from High School to College is a journey says Alycia Howard. She has graduated from high school and attended an Adjustment To Blindness training center, The Minnesota State Academy 18+ prep program and is now attending Minneapolis Community and Technical College.<br><br> Being ready for college and knowing what you want in a college is a great start in the transition process. Ashlyn Cahill joins us to explain what State Services is for transition age students and when they begin working with them.<br><br> Alycia talks about each step along her journey and some of the events that made a big impact on her along the way.<br><br> Join us as we travel through her journey and feel her confidence as she shares her transition experience.<br><br> You can find out more about <a href="https://mn.gov/deed/ssb/">State Services for the Blind on the web</a>.<br><br> Or call the main office at 651-539-2300.<br><br> Outside of Minnesota? Check out the State Agency Directory on the American Foundation for the Blind web site at <a href="Http://www.AFB.org">www.AFB.org</a><br> You can find out more about Vision Loss Resource on the web at <a href="http://visionlossresources.org">visionlossresources.org</a><br><br> Check out the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind on the web at <a href="http://msab.msa.state.mn.us">msab.msa.state.mn.us</a><br><br> Thank you for listening!<br><br> You can follow us on Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/blindabilities">@BlindAbilities</a><br><br> On the web at <a href="http://www.blindabilities.com">www.BlindAbilities.com</a><br><br> Send us an <a href="mailto:info@blindabilities.com">email</a><br><br> Get the <a href="https://appsto.re/us/demUab.i">Free Blind Abilities App</a> on the App Store.<br>