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Peer reviewedWiener, W. R.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1992
Three experiments examined the ability of blind individuals and individuals simulating the visual acuity of 20/400 to monitor the behaviors of a cane traveler in various environments and at distances between 10 feet and 25 feet. Results suggested that at least some vision is needed for instructors monitoring visually impaired individuals learning…
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Partial Vision, Teacher Characteristics
Peer reviewedWiener, William; Vopata, Alvin – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1980
The article describes a sequential training curriculum in the use of telescopic visual aids. The curriculum covers 29 topics, including aid maintenance, holding aid properly, focusing, scanning, target location, tracking, aid use for city bus travel, in a shopping center, and in a fast food type restaurant. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Objectives, Low Vision Aids, Mobility Aids
Download full textWhite, Keith; And Others – 1991
This manual is intended for people who are preparing to work with older American Indians with visual impairments and who have limited or no training in this area. Emphasis is on basic orientation and mobility skills and daily living skills. Preliminary information covers the following: the eye, definitions, the visually impaired population, and…
Descriptors: American Indians, Blindness, Daily Living Skills, Older Adults
