College Prep
Foundation for Blind Children’s College Prep Program is a five-week residential program held on the ASU West campus. It’s all about learning what to expect in college; whether you plan to go to community college or a university, there’s a lot to learn! Along with our Teen-to-Work Program, College Prep helps prepare students to live independently and eventually to join the workforce.
Every college student needs to learn “how to college”—how to do the administrative tasks necessary to be successful. From your FAFSA to academic advising to planning and calendaring your workload, you’ll learn how to pull it all together.
As a student who’s blind or visually impaired, you have an extra “layer” of things you’ll need to learn in order to be successful. This layer includes things like assistive technology, orientation and mobility, and daily-living skills. It also includes self-advocacy. In high school, you had a team of people who made sure that your accommodations were in place. In college, you’ll build and lead that team. We at FBC are here to help you learn how to do that.
College Prep isn’t all work! Our program includes lots of great recreational activities to keep you moving and motivated! Past groups have participated in bowling, ropes courses, indoor skydiving, escape rooms, movies, horseback riding, fitness classes, theme parks, ice skating, self-defense classes, and so much more!
College Prep Program goals
Students in the College Prep Program will learn:
- Develop public speaking, leadership, and self-advocacy skills
- How to establish relationships with campus Disability Resource Centers.
- How to obtain course materials in accessible formats.
- Independent living skills such as cooking and cleaning.
- Navigate your college campus of choice, while learning the best transportation options for you.
- How to be a successful college student!
College Prep Program goals
Students in the College Prep Program will learn:
- Develop public speaking, leadership, and self-advocacy skills
- How to establish relationships with campus Disability Resource Centers.
- How to obtain course materials in accessible formats.
- Independent living skills such as cooking and cleaning.
- Navigate your college campus of choice, while learning the best transportation options for you.
- How to be a successful college student!
Additional Services
- Upon acceptance to the College Prep Program, each individual may receive a low vision exam along with recommendations for equipment.
- Training, including orientation & mobility, daily-living skills, and assistive technology.
- Each participant will receive an assistive technology assessment and will be provided any assistive technology recommended and approved by their Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, to use during the program. Upon successful completion of the program, all equipment will be loaned to you for use at school or work.
Additional Services
- Upon acceptance to the College Prep Program, each individual may receive a low vision exam along with recommendations for equipment.
- Training, including orientation & mobility, daily-living skills, and assistive technology.
- Each participant will receive an assistive technology assessment and will be provided any assistive technology recommended and approved by their Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, to use during the program. Upon successful completion of the program, all equipment will be loaned to you for use at school or work.
Enrollment in Our College Prep Program Opens December 1
The Program is a 5 week residential program. The program dates are Thursday June 3rd, 2027 – Saturday July 10th, 2027. Admission to the program is based on an application and interview process to ensure the best program outcomes for all participants, and as such, not all individuals who apply will be accepted. If you are interested in the College Prep Program:
- Please complete your application by clicking the link below.
- After completing the application, you will receive a link to schedule a virtual interview on the application confirmation page.
- Please contact us if you need help signing up with Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
- The deadline to apply for the program is the end of the day, February 26th, 2027.
Client Requirements for Summer Programs:
- If starting College the following Fall semester, must have begun the process for FAFSA before starting College Prep
- Client must be active with Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Complete the FBC Summer Program Application and Schedule an Interview Time
- Client must have an active phone number for communications
- Client must be able to do the following independently:
- Administer personal medications
- Maintain personal hygiene (toileting, showering, daily cleanliness, etc.)
- Dress oneself
- Wake up with an alarm clock
- Self-regulate behavior
Have a moment? Watch our Introduction to College Prep video!
For More Info, Please Contact Us
Madeline Hillebrand: Youth Transition Specialist | 602-311-7929
Or email us using the form below.