Beyond the Stacks - December 7 2021

College 101: Navigating through the College Process College 101: Navigating through the College Process Contributed by LaShawn Myles, Youth Services Librarian College brings a new chapter in a young adult’s life. But with all the excitement, comes new responsibilities, deadlines, and processes. Couple this with navigating this process as a student with a disability. According to an article by Bestcolleges.com, “The National Federation for the Blind estimates, in 2015, 42% of blind or visually impaired individuals were in the workforce, but less than 15% had earned a bachelor's degree at an accredited higher learning institution. In contrast, more than a quarter do not finish high school.” If you are thinking of pursuing higher education, don’t go through this process alone. Join Rondez Green, a college senior, and The Maryland Accessible Textbook Program, as they discuss “College 101: Navigating through the College Process” on December 15 th . This virtual event will be an informal chat and allow you to get clarity on college life. Read below for more information. College 101: Navigating through the College Process Zoom Presentation Speakers:  Rondez Green and Joseph Beckett (Education Coordinator, Maryland Accessible Textbook Program) When: Dec 15, 2021 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register using the following link: https://marylandlibraries.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrdeyqqTMtH9TlsKrwj fP_ekb2nL_Lp8Tt After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Do you have specific questions?  Send them in advance to [email protected]