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Stacie,
This is one of those difficult areas where the traditional role of the career school seems to be at odds with the broader aims of higher education. If your program is specifically focused on a limited set of jobs in the field, with all students being given training for a specific niche -- a niche that would certainly seem unlikely to be possible for someone who is blind -- then I think it would be appropriate to have a heart-to-heart with the student and ask if they have considered how they will USE the training they would get from your school. If they don't have an adequate answer, then maybe your question will give THEM the answer (that this isn't a good fit!). But if the student suggests that they have a goal in mind that is nontraditional but functional (for them), then they should have the chance to move on. What if the individual is hoping to become a beauty writer/editor on issues of skin care, styles, etc. I am sure there are other examples. So long as we are willing to explore options with the student, I am confident that they will make "logical" informed decisions. ;-)

Dr. Jane Jarrow

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