COLLEGE AND GRADUATE SCHOOL GUIDE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Starting graduate school is no easy decision to make. Students take into account the time it will take, the high cost of tuition, the salary that they will give up while they are in grad school, and the impact the degree will have on their future careers.
However, if you are one of those people who wants to further their education and professional achievement despite your disability, here we will provide a college and graduate school guide for students with disabilities. This includes qualifications of disabilities, relevant laws and regulations, applications for grad school, and possible scholarships you could apply for.
Besides all of these considerations, students with disabilities have to think about additional factors which influence their grad school experience. The enrollment of students with disabilities in grad school has increased in the past decades.
The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that 16% of people with disabilities completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher in 2014.
DO YOU QUALIFY AS A PERSON WITH DISABILITIES?
In order to be eligible for scholarships aimed at students with disabilities or to ask for accommodation for graduate school, you must qualify as a person with disabilities based on the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
The ADA states that people with disabilities are those who:
- Have an impairment which does not allow them to complete life activities
- Have a record of having such an impairment
- Are regarded as having such an impairment
So you must not be able to complete certain tasks to qualify as a person with disabilities. All these tasks fall under a certain category of disabilities such as:
Vision disabilities – Students with such disability could have limitations in navigation through the campus and many other locations. They are also unable to view classroom material, presentations and videos.
Hearing Disabilities – Hard of hearing students are unable to listen to lectures, presentations and videos. Unless there is a sign language interpreter in campus, these students may face difficulties grasping some of the material lectured.
Mobility Disabilities – The biggest challenges that students with mobility impairments face are moving around classrooms, campus and other university facilities. However these students may be unable to take notes, write essays and take tests due to their mobility difficulties.
Psychological Disabilities – During their studies, students may face many many conditions such as anxiety, panic and bipolar disorders, depression. These conditions fall in the category of psychological disabilities. In many cases these conditions have a negative effect on students as they begin to have difficulties in attending classes and completing the required work.
Chronic Health Impairments – Students with this kind of disability have serious chronic illnesses such as heart disease, back problems, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and other diseases. These students may have difficulties focusing and attending classes due to the problems that these conditions may cause.
Learning Disabilities – Having learning disabilities can cause limitations in memory, auditory or visual functions in students, therefore they may be unable to demonstrate their abilities in many areas of academics.
Developmental Disabilities – Students with developmental disabilities face issues with analysis, reasoning, critical thinking and other functions. These disabilities limit the developing of students’ intellectual or physical capacities.[/vc_column_inner]
LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
There are many laws and regulations for people with disabilities. There are laws for students of high school level and below, but two of them are the most important for students of higher education.
THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
This Act was passed in 1990 to protect people from discrimination. Besides the prohibition to discriminate based on sex, religion, race, nationality, and others, it also prohibits discrimination based on disability. This means that academic institutions, whether they are private or public, cannot discriminate you just because you have a disability. This includes the application phase, enrollment, financial aid and so on.
REHABILITATION ACT
The Rehabilitation Act was passed in 1973, but its part about people with disabilities, Section 504, took effect in 1977. Section 504 prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by all programs which get federal funding. In addition, it states specific rules about what universities can and cannot do regarding students with disabilities. Section 504 states that:[/mpc_textblock]
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Before you start applying for graduate schools, you need to take into account a multitude of factors. Besides length of program and cost, you also have a choice between formats. This includes on-campus programs where you move to the university you are accepted to and start your program full or part time.
The other option which many students are choosing nowadays is distance learning. This means that you complete your program by taking the courses and examinations online. The advantage to this is that you can continue working and not forgo your current salary for your graduate degree. For more on this, visit Distance Learning for Students with Disabilities.
When you start your applications, you must know that you are not obliged to disclose your disability. However, if you need special accommodations to complete the application and attend classes, it is best to let the university administration know. The reason for this is that they can make the necessary efforts to accommodate you, or they can inform you if they do not have the required equipment to assist you. In addition, they can organize tours for you to see the campus and see what they can provide to help with your particular disability.
ACCOMODATION
After you start attending grad school, the university must provide the accommodations which allow you to succeed in courses. When you enroll in classes, you should contact the professor to let them know of your disability and what kind of accommodation you need.
In general, the university must grant your requests for assistance; however, they cannot incur a high financial burden from this. This means that they can accommodate your needs as long as it does not interfere with their provision of academic services. General accommodations include the following:[/mpc_textblock]
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Getting a master’s degree is quite expensive. Many students choose not to get this degree just because of the amount of loans they would have to take. Luckily, there are funding opportunities that can help you finance your grad school education.
Here we have outlined a list of scholarships you can apply to for covering your grad school tuition, if you are a student with disabilities. We have grouped them based on the types of disabilities.[/mpc_textblock]
FOR ALL DISABILITIES
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Scholarships are up to $1,000, and students must be studying a field related to health and disability. This can include disability studies and research, audiology, special education, health promotion, etc.
Eligibility criteria vary, but the requirement is that students who apply must have a disability which falls under the ADA categories.
For more, visit: www.aahd.us/initiatives/scholarship-program/[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”The Incight Scholarship” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]Incight is committed to helping students with disabilities achieve their educational goals. They support students who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as vocational schools.Students must have a documented disability to qualify for the scholarships between $500 and $1,500.
For more, visit: incight.org/education/scholarship[/mpc_icon_column]
For more, visit: www.limeconnect.com/opportunities/page/google-lime-scholarship-program[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”US Department of Agriculture – Foundation for Science and Disability” title_margin_divider=”true” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]The US Department of Agriculture supports students with disabilities in completing their graduate research projects in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields. Students must have a documented disability and have an offer for a graduate program in STEM or pre-medical fields. The scholarships support their project with $1,000.For more, visit: www.stemd.org[/mpc_icon_column]
For more, visit: www.limeconnect.com/opportunities/page/google-lime-scholarship-program[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”US Department of Agriculture – Foundation for Science and Disability” title_margin_divider=”true” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]The US Department of Agriculture supports students with disabilities in completing their graduate research projects in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields. Students must have a documented disability and have an offer for a graduate program in STEM or pre-medical fields. The scholarships support their project with $1,000.For more, visit: www.stemd.org[/mpc_icon_column]
PHYSICAL/MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS
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For more, visit: www.hemophiliavillage.com/hemophilia-scholarship-program[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”The Elizabeth Nash Foundation” title_margin_divider=”true” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]The Elizabeth Nash Foundation supports people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). The scholarship is awarded to students who have been accepted or are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. The amount of the scholarship varies from $1,000 to $2,500, and they are only available to students who are U.S citizens.For more, visit: www.elizabethnashfoundation.org/scholarships.html[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”Homeschool Buyers Co-op – Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Foundation Scholarship” title_margin_divider=”true” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]This foundation awards scholarships between $500 to $2,000 to women who have various physical disabilities. Applicants must have a documented disability and be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S.For more, visit: www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/ethel-louise-armstrong-ela-foundation-scholarship-for-women-graduate-students-.html[/mpc_icon_column]
For more, visit: www.180medical.com/scholarships[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults” title_margin_divider=”true” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]People between 15 and 39 years old who have been affected by cancer or have had a loved one with cancer (parent or sibling) qualify for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. This award is given for $2,500 for two academic semesters and goes towards paying the tuition. The advantage is that when you submit an application to this fund, you are automatically considered for any other scholarship which they offer.For more, visit: ulmanfund.org/scholarships/[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”Fit Small Business” title_margin_divider=”true” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]The Fit Small Business organization awards $1,000 for students with disabilities who have a business plan. The business plan can be for a course project or for starting your own business. Students do not need to submit the business plan, but apply through writing a 500 to 1000 word essay to let the organization know what they learned while writing this business plan.For more, visit: fitsmallbusiness.com/learn-how-to-write-a-business-plan/[/mpc_icon_column]
For more, visit: www.180medical.com/scholarships[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults” title_margin_divider=”true” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]People between 15 and 39 years old who have been affected by cancer or have had a loved one with cancer (parent or sibling) qualify for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. This award is given for $2,500 for two academic semesters and goes towards paying the tuition. The advantage is that when you submit an application to this fund, you are automatically considered for any other scholarship which they offer.For more, visit: ulmanfund.org/scholarships/[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”Fit Small Business” title_margin_divider=”true” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]The Fit Small Business organization awards $1,000 for students with disabilities who have a business plan. The business plan can be for a course project or for starting your own business. Students do not need to submit the business plan, but apply through writing a 500 to 1000 word essay to let the organization know what they learned while writing this business plan.For more, visit: fitsmallbusiness.com/learn-how-to-write-a-business-plan/[/mpc_icon_column]
VISUAL DISABILITIES
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For more, visit: www.afb.org/info/afb-2017-scholarship-application/5[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”Blinded Veterans Association” title_margin_divider=”true” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]Veterans with visual impairments, and their spouses, dependent children, or grandchildren are eligible to receive scholarships of up to $2,000. The scholarships support their completion of undergraduate or graduate degrees.For more, visit: www.bva.org/BVA/Programs/Scholarships_Awards/BVA/Programs/Scholarships_and_Awards/Scholarships_Awards.aspx[/mpc_icon_column]
For more, visit: www.lighthouseguild.org/programs-services/scholarships/[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”American Council of the Blind” title_margin_divider=”true” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]The ACB gives scholarships from $1,000 to $4,000 to students who have visual disabilities. Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or vocational school to qualify. In addition, they must have a 3.3 GPA and be active in their community.For more, visit: www.acb.org/scholarship[/mpc_icon_column]
For more, visit: www.lighthouseguild.org/programs-services/scholarships/[/mpc_icon_column]
[mpc_icon_column layout=”style_4″ alignment=”left” background_color=”rgba(0,51,102,0.8)” padding_divider=”true” padding_css=”padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10px;” title_font_preset=”mpc_preset_22″ title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”18″ title_font_transform=”uppercase” title_font_align=”left” title=”American Council of the Blind” title_margin_divider=”true” content_font_preset=”mpc_preset_1″ content_font_color=”#ffffff” content_font_size=”16″ content_font_line_height=”1.5″ content_font_align=”left” mpc_icon__icon=”etl etl-clipboard” mpc_icon__icon_color=”#ffffff” mpc_icon__icon_size=”30″ mpc_icon__background_color=”#d8b446″ mpc_icon__border_divider=”true” mpc_icon__padding_css=”padding:15px;” mpc_icon__margin_divider=”true” mpc_icon__margin_css=”margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;” mpc_icon__hover_border_divider=”true” mpc_divider__width=”10″ mpc_divider__align=”left” mpc_divider__lines_color=”#f7f7f7″ mpc_divider__lines_weight=”2″]The ACB gives scholarships from $1,000 to $4,000 to students who have visual disabilities. Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or vocational school to qualify. In addition, they must have a 3.3 GPA and be active in their community.For more, visit: www.acb.org/scholarship[/mpc_icon_column]
LEARNING DISABILITIES
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For more, visit: www.learningally.org[/mpc_icon_column]
HEARING DISABILITIES
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For more, visit: www.ashfoundation.org/grants/Graduate-Student-Scholarship/[/mpc_icon_column]
For more, visit: www.cochlear.com/wps/wcm/connect/us/recipients/baha-4/baha-4-support-and-community/scholarships/scholarship-details[/mpc_icon_column]
For more, visit: www.cochlear.com/wps/wcm/connect/us/recipients/baha-4/baha-4-support-and-community/scholarships/scholarship-details[/mpc_icon_column]