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NOVA: Navigating Our Vocational Aspirations

Exploring college and career goals with confidence.

A three-photo collage featuring blind and low vision students participating in educational and mobility training activities. The first image shows a group of students walking through a school hallway using white canes, guided by an instructor. The second image captures a blind woman walking confidently with a cane past the Information Technology/Engineering Building on a sunny day. The third image shows students seated at tables in a classroom setting, actively participating in a group discussion while an instructor leads an activity at the front of the room.

NOVA is a free program for blind and low-vision students exploring post-secondary education and career readiness. Learn what to expect in college, how to request accommodations, and how to self-advocate. Get real-world insights on campus life—from social skills to independent navigation—with support from blind instructors and peers.

What you’ll learn

  • College essentials: enrollment, accommodations, and self-advocacy

  • Campus life: social skills, independent navigation, and student services

  • Mentorship: guidance from blind instructors and peers to build confidence

Next date & location
Saturday, December 6, 2025 • 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044


Transportation available upon request.

Questions!

Juhi Narula – jnarula@bism.org • 410-737-2642
Qualik Ford – qford@bism.org • 310-999-1857

This program is made possible through a partnership with the Office of Blindness and Vision Services at the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).


Dates and locations are subject to change. Participants will be notified of any updates.

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