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Bridges Blog Employment Resources Series: Find Financial Freedom February 2024

Exploration and Support from DORS/OBVS

Find Financial Freedom with Our Bridges Resource Library This month, we highlight after-high school opportunities from free tuition to work incentives that help blind/low vision students Find Financial Freedom! This week, we check out the great services available from Maryland’s Vocational Rehabilitation agency, the Division of Rehabilitation Services/Office of Blindness & Vision Services (DORS/OBVS). Bridges’ […]

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Tuition Waiver at Maryland Community Colleges for SSI and SSDI Recipients

Updated as of February 10, 2024. Who Is Eligible for Tuition Waivers? Tuition waiver for attendance at Maryland community colleges is available to individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. SSDI and SSI eligibility Which Community Colleges? Available at ALL community colleges in Maryland: Important Prerequisite MUST file […]

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National Low Vision Month: Celebrating Prevention and Perseverance

Let’s talk about how we can care for our eyes, and what we can do in the event that blindness or low vision comes.

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Bridges Blog Educational Resources Financial Resources Series: Find Financial Freedom February 2024

Free Tuition? Yes!

Find Financial Freedom February with Our Bridges Resource Library This month, we highlight after-high school opportunities from free tuition to work incentives that help blind/low vision students Find Financial Freedom! This week, we explore ways to pursue post-educational opportunities with free tuition. Tuition Waiver at Maryland Community Colleges for SSI and SSDI Recipients Available to […]

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Free Online College Credit Preparation (and Exams) from Modern States

Updated as of February 5, 2024. Get a jump start on college with these free online resources! Benefits of Study Materials in Your College Career College is a great time for learning, and there is SO much to learn and explore. There are also quite a few “introductory” level courses you must take, and they […]