Higher education or vocational training? Some contributing factors to post-school choices of visually impaired students in Britain. Part 1,Great Britain

Abstract

Two groups of visually impaired (VI) students in Britain confronting post-school transition are considered. One group aspires to enter university, the other group has decided on vocational training. Positive image, employment pragmatics and the notion of ‘something extra’ are contributing factors shaping VI students in their post-school choices. Underlying these influences is a determination to ensure employability is achieved at the completion of their chosen post-school path.