Embarking on post secondary studies can be challenging for any student, but when the student is blind or partially sighted, navigating the system can be even more challenging. Providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment will help to set up the student for success.
Mitacs’
mission is to build relationships between researchers and industry, including
most Canadian not-for-profit, and
create more innovation in Canada.
One of
their principal programs is Mitacs Accelerate, a 4 to 6 month internship
program where a student solves a company’s research problem that falls into any
field of research. The company contributes $7,500 and Mitacs matches it to
create a $15,000 renewable “award”.