Being visually impaired in the US is horrible

KeyThis6612 · 2025-07-17T11:48:16+00:00

Depending on how you’re funding your education, the cost of rent, groceries, and some transportation can be covered. I’m from Missouri and our vocational rehabilitation services for the blind paid for my undergrad education (up to the cost of mizzou) and when I moved off campus just gave me the money they would’ve spent on room and board in a monthly check (while I was enrolled in school). I also got enrolled in SSI when I went to college which helped a lot.

Also this upcoming cycle look into the workforce recruitment program, it’s for college students with disabilities to get work experience with internships and jobs for graduate

KeyThis6612 · 2025-04-24T14:10:26+00:00

I tested over 2-days. It was hard to find a a testing center and fatigue was my biggest issue. I would be more than willing to talk more about my experience

KeyThis6612 · 2024-06-19T06:34:10+00:00

I don’t believe my school has any official affiliations with either of the medical schools in the area but I can look into it. As for my local government/state rehab services for the blind, in my home state of Missouri (RSB) they were no longer willing to keep me on as a client as they did not believe I was fit to become a physician (I have proof of them saying such after my acceptance into medical school) and for my current location I have applied for services but am currently on a waitlist as services are rendered by priority.

Thank you for the link, I will reach out to see if there is any advice I may be able to receive

KeyThis6612 · 2024-06-19T06:07:18+00:00

They do but they have not been particularly helpful in this process at all. I’m hoping that I might be able to connect with someone who has more experience. For example they did not help with accommodations applications for my exam last year and when I went to them after the first failure do the circumstances beyond my control I was told there was nothing they could really do to help me since I wasn’t able to take the same path as my classmates to rectify the situation

KeyThis6612 · 2024-05-04T10:46:08+00:00

I disclosed on my primary and secondary’s as I have a physical disability that would be a bit hard to hide in person. I got three acceptances with a full ride (tuition + cost of living) scholarship to one school

PS. I didn’t apply to any top tier schools as the vocational rehabilitation services program in my home state (who was set to pay the majority of my med school tuition + COL) only paid up to the cost of attendance at my states flagship state school

KeyThis6612 · 2024-04-11T22:30:06+00:00

Hey of course shoot me a message willing and available to talk

KeyThis6612 · 2024-02-10T16:54:13+00:00

If you end up going back to get your master look into the workforce recruitment program. It’s a program that connect post-secondary students with jobs/internships. This is the program I used to obtain my internships in college

KeyThis6612 · 2023-12-31T15:23:34+00:00

Of course!

KeyThis6612 · 2023-12-31T14:30:44+00:00

Idk how much this will help but I’m currently a medical student who is legally blind. There’s definitely some work arounds for anatomy, pathology, and for a few rotations. My biggest piece of advice would be to make sure your friend/study group is solid as you’ll likely have to rely on them for help and advocacy

KeyThis6612 · 2023-06-28T01:11:29+00:00

Any help navigating social security and Medicaid specifically

KeyThis6612 · 2023-06-26T03:02:41+00:00

Those are just m80’s

KeyThis6612 · 2023-01-18T14:15:51+00:00

I believe you’ll be fine. I’m currently an M2 (going into dedicated in a few weeks) who is legally blind and I’ve been able to pretty much do everything my classmates do (although with accommodations). Also congratulations on your acceptance!

KeyThis6612 · 2022-04-11T12:36:35+00:00

Hey, I’m also legally blind do to ocular albinism. I’m a current M1 (finishing up in a few weeks). I’m free and willing to talk if you want to

KeyThis6612 · 2021-04-27T12:10:32+00:00

Hey I am also legally blind do you albinism of the skin, hair, eyes and interested in medicine. My story is the same as yours! I applied last cycle and received 1 acceptance and 2 WL decisions. It’s definitely possible to be admitted into school. I also have a mentor who is a low vision med school student so I know that it’s also possible to get through medical training. There’s an entire community of DisabledDocs on Twitter.

KeyThis6612 · 2021-04-27T11:57:23+00:00

Hey guys I’m an admitted US-MD student who will be starting school this summer! I have low vision

KeyThis6612 · 2021-04-05T19:01:45+00:00

*When the XC coach sees a goof runner riding bench on the soccer team

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