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with people who are blind or who have low vision. Specifically, the program is
designed to prepare students for certification eligibility as a CATIS through the
ACVREP. Program offerings include both a Graduate Certificate in Assistive
Technology for Visual Impairments (ATVI) as well as a Masters of Education in
Vision Studies: ATVI.
Grant Funding at UMass Boston
We are excited to share that the Vision Studies program at UMass Boston
was awarded an Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Grant for accepted
students in our ATVI track. We are the first AT university program to be awarded
a federal grant under this priority from OSEP (2023) for this specialization
(84.325R)! This competitive grant support will begin with the Fall 2024 cohort.
Scholars who are awarded funding from the OSEP grant will receive full tuition
support. Scholars will be responsible for the cost of fees, books, and supplies.
There are additional stipends available to support those who demonstrate a
financial need through a separate application after being accepted into the program.
This grant funding is for those who can commit to a service obligation working in
the United States and associated territories, specifically with children birth through
21 who are blind or who have low vision.
The AT OSEP grant provides access to a high-quality, accessible distance
education curriculum with a primary focus on the six New England states and
