The paper describes background and findings of a study of postsecondary educational programs and services for visually impaired persons in Mississippi. The study focuses on three topics: (1) the status of special adaptive programs in such areas as vocational-technical education, community college, junior college education, and 4-year college education; (2) adequate social and prevocational adjustment training; and (3) the relationship between vocational rehabilitation and special education services. Results showed that Mississippi postsecondary schools typically offer only the minimum support services required by Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Those services generally consisted of personal counseling, vocational and career counseling, and vocational assessment. Barriers to successful postsecondary experiences were identified, including absence of adequate counseling services for students and their parents. Recommendations include revision of curricula toward vocational preparation and independent living skills training, increased vocational counselor position, and establishment of comprehensive vocational evaluation centers. (CL)