Blind student overcomes barriers to graduate
Blind student overcomes barriers to graduate
Source: The Signal
Date: 06/13/2026 8:41am
Article Summary:
Blind Student Alexa Canepa Overcomes Accessibility Barriers to Earn Psychology Degree and Transfer to CSU Northridge
Alexa Canepa, a 19-year-old student born blind with a rare retinal disorder, graduated from College of the Canyons with an associate degree in psychology after overcoming academic and social challenges through determination and strong support from faculty and disability services. By collaborating with her professors to adapt coursework, including a visually intensive statistics class, she demonstrated that accessibility and self-advocacy can break down barriers. Canepa will transfer to Cal State Northridge this fall and hopes her journey encourages other students with disabilities to pursue higher education.
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Date: 06/13/2026 8:41am
Article Summary:
Blind Student Alexa Canepa Overcomes Accessibility Barriers to Earn Psychology Degree and Transfer to CSU Northridge
Alexa Canepa, a 19-year-old student born blind with a rare retinal disorder, graduated from College of the Canyons with an associate degree in psychology after overcoming academic and social challenges through determination and strong support from faculty and disability services. By collaborating with her professors to adapt coursework, including a visually intensive statistics class, she demonstrated that accessibility and self-advocacy can break down barriers. Canepa will transfer to Cal State Northridge this fall and hopes her journey encourages other students with disabilities to pursue higher education.
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