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Peer reviewedUngar, Simon; Blades, Mark; Spencer, Christopher – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1998
This study of 12 individuals with blindness or low vision extended earlier studies by Morton Heller concerning speed and accuracy of reading noncanonical (tilted) braille text. Results were similar for Heller's original character set (B-J), but the effect of orientation was reduced with other letters and whole words, especially for experienced…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Blindness, Braille
Peer reviewedWolffe, K.; Sacks, S. Z. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1997
Analysis of interviews and time-diary protocols with 48 students (16 blind, 16 low-vision, and 16 sighted), ages 15-21, and their parents focused on four lifestyle areas: academic involvement and performance, daily living and personal care activities, recreation and leisure activities, and work and vocational experiences. Similarities and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Blindness, Daily Living Skills
