JVIB, October–November 2012 Internet Use by Transition-Aged Youths With Visual Impairments in the United States: Assessing the Impact of Postsecondary Predictors S. M. Kelly & K. E. Wolffe Percentage of transition-aged youths who used the Internet, by wave. NOT a significant increase Wave Percentage 3 35% 4 44% 5 49% In a September 2009 survey, the Pew researchers found that 93% of American teenagers were using the Internet (91% of boys and 94% of girls)—95% of the 14–17-year-old group and 88% of the group (Pew Internet Project, 2011). Those who attended postsecondary education or training were 5.32 times more likely to communicate with others online than were youths who did not. This finding demonstrates the critical importance of youths with visual impairments being involved in postsecondary school to increase their likelihood of having the necessary skills to use the Internet regularly in today's climate. JVIB, May–June, 1997 Steps to Success in College for Students With Visual Impairments D. Vancil Author developed transition curriculum described:
JVIB, October–November 2012 Internet Use by Transition-Aged Youths With Visual Impairments in the United States: Assessing the Impact of Postsecondary Predictors S. M. Kelly & K. E. Wolffe Percentage of transition-aged youths who used the Internet, by wave. NOT a significant increase Wave Percentage 3 35% 4 44% 5 49% In a September 2009 survey, the Pew researchers found that 93% of American teenagers were using the Internet (91% of boys and 94% of girls)—95% of the 14–17-year-old group and 88% of the group (Pew Internet Project, 2011). Those who attended postsecondary education or training were 5.32 times more likely to communicate with others online than were youths who did not. This finding demonstrates the critical importance of youths with visual impairments being involved in postsecondary school to increase their likelihood of having the necessary skills to use the Internet regularly in today's climate. JVIB, May–June, 1997 Steps to Success in College for Students With Visual Impairments D. Vancil Author developed transition curriculum described: