Today’s college students are living in a truly digital world, often connected via 

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 devices at once. While previous generations spent hours 

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 through large encyclopedias and reference books in campus libraries, students today have access to an unlimited amount of information at their 

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, available with the simple touch of a few buttons on a smartphone or tablet. Students have not only begun to use their devices to enhance their studies but many are completely 

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 on them. In a survey conducted by CourseSmart and Wakefield Research last year, 38 percent of students said that they could not go more than 10 minutes without checking their mobile device and 98 percent of students reported owning a digital device.

Many colleges and universities are trying to 

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 on students’ technological prowess, introducing a variety of device integrations and technology adoptions on their campus. Technology allows for a level of interaction and customization not 

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possible and can substantially lower costs for students. Unfortunately, not all students are treated equally in the digital era.

Students with print-related disabilities are often ignored and 

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 using archaic learning resources strictly because many in the higher education ecosystem have 

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 this student population. With the American Foundation for the Blind reporting that there are 25 million Americans with vision loss in its 2011 Report, it is a population that has 

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 in numbers and could play a significant role in our country’s ability to compete in the global marketplace. The National Federation of the Blind 

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 to the study by urging congress to take action and implement the recommendations set forth in the report.