Outlined briefly is a theory of personality which can account for the effects of adventitious or congenital blindness. (Author)

Four groups (sighted, blindfolded sighted, legally blind, and blind) of adults were trained to traverse a five-block route in a residential neighborhood and were then asked to reconstruct the route from memory. Results showed the blind and sighted adults demonstrated similar abilities to learn routes but showed significant differences in memorial…

Examined were the extent and accuracy of 18 blind adolescents' knowledge about human sexuality and their attitudes about sexual behavior. (Author/DB)

The article identifies three approaches for the study of braille reading, describes some examples of the approaches, and makes some suggestions for future research. (Author/PHR)

As part of the compressed speech project, a research institute and laboratory were established. Research was completed concerning aural tests and the use, methods, and variables of compressed speech. Research in progress involved the same areas. In addition, a new speech compressor was utilized, and reports of a conference and various other…

Contributions that have been and will be made by science and technology in reducing the handicaps experienced by blind and visually impaired individuals are reviewed. The contributions are examined in terms of two major categories of handicap: communication and mobility. (Author/DB)

Preview is defined as anticipation in the performance of motor skills. Research is reviewed, along with the performance of blind pedestrians using two mobility aids. (DLS)