Abstract:
The study looked at social support among students with visual impairments as a predictor of academic success. A descriptive design was adopted, population comprised all students, Forty students with visual impairments participated in the study. A self-created questionnaire that addressed the research topic and null hypotheses was the instrument utilized in this study to gather data. Results: Families, friends, and school administration provided a high level of social support to students with visual impairments. The amount of social support students with vision impairments receive affects their academic performance. Nevertheless, there was no statistically significant gender difference in the social support received. Recommendation made among which one; Proprietors and principals of schools in collaboration with the state and the federal government should sustain the provision of visual aids such as Braille to schools with special needs and inclusive education to enhance the performance of students with visual impairment.
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