— (05/03/2013) Florida Blind Services is trying to find out what the other blind agencies provide to college bound clients. What services do you provide to your visually impaired and blind college students? Do you provide any or all of the following: Tuition, Books, Supplies, Transportation, Incidentals, Housing, Meals, Maintenance, Other?

From Kara Lang, Nevada Rehabilitation Division:

We provide tuition, books, supplies, transportation, housing, meals, assistive technology, and maintenance. Meal and housing maintenance is only provided if the program is not offered at an in-state public institution within commuting distance, or if a school not within commuting distance was chosen because it met unique disability needs. A portion of the participants SSI/SSDI is expected to be used toward this maintenance before VR funds.

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From James Gears, Ohio Rehabilitation Commission:

We provide tuition, books, supplies, transportation, housing, and meals.

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From Michael Shoemaker, Utah State Office of Rehabilitation:

We provide tuition, books, supplies, transportation, housing, and meals. Additionally, Utah’s program offers a six-week summer transition to college training program at its center.

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From Janell Turner, Kentucky Office for the Blind:

We provide tuition, books, transportation, housing, and meals.

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